Manoj Kumar
Manoj Kumar, Project Manager Manoj is a highly accomplished professional. With an academic background in history, he boasts of a distinguished 15-year career focused on research and consultancy. His wealth of experience spans various significant roles in esteemed organizations, illustrating his expertise in project management, field operations and research analyses. At BRIEF, Manoj serves as […]
Akhtar Malik
Akhtar Malik, Programs Head Akhtar has an extensive experience of more than 10 years in research, consulting and knowledge management. His work spans across sectors including transportation, infrastructure, logistics, international trade and industry analysis. Prior to joining BRIEF, Akhtar worked with the Boston Consulting Group (BCG), India.
Abhinav Arya
Abhinav Arya (Research Associate) Abhinav holds a Master’s degree in Globalization and Labor Studies from Tata Institute of Social Sciences, Mumbai. His work focuses on policy research with International Trade and logistics, Supply chain research, Foreign relations, Trade Economics among others, as key areas of engagement. Prior to joining BRIEF, he spearheaded, designed and analysed […]
Kajal Sharda
Kajal Sharda (Research Associate) Kajal holds an Integrated M.Sc. degree in Economics from Central University of Rajasthan. Prior to joining BRIEF, she worked with Consumer Unity & Trust Society at its Centre for International Trade, Economics and Environment (CUTS CITEE). She was working in the capacity of Research Associate for over a year and was […]
Raj Shree Singh
Raj Shree Singh, Senior Consultant Raj Shree, a Senior Consultant at BRIEF, brings 15 years of expertise in socio-economic realms, holding academic credentials in psychology, social work and M.Phil. in Public Health from Delhi University and JNU. Her work has touched on various areas such as health, education, women and child development, adolescents, disability, empowerment […]
Priya Arora – Senior Research Associate
Priyanka Arora – Senior Research Associate Priya Arora is a Senior Research Associate at BRIEF. Prior to joining BRIEF, she worked with Econ One Research on merger assessments and cases involving alleged cartels in various industries. At BRIEF, she is involved in economic and policy research projects in international trade and regional cooperation in South […]
Kuntal Roy – Senior Research Associate
Kuntal Roy – Senior Research Associate Kuntal Roy holds a Master’s degree in Economics with specialization in econometrics and environmental economics. He is working as a Senior Research Associate at BRIEF since 2015. He has also been associated with RG Foundation in the past. He has more than 10 years of experience in the primary […]
Samit Chakraborty – Manager (Projects)
Samit Chakraborty, Project Manager Samit is a management professional with over 15 years of experience in diverse areas. At BRIEF, he primarily manages economic and policy research projects, with focus on trade facilitation, policy analysis, reform advocacy and impact assessment of government interventions among others. He has been engaged in assignments related to infrastructural, operational […]
Anjani Kumar Jha – Manager (Projects)
Anjani Kumar Jha, Project Manager Anjani, a professional with a Master’s degree in Physical/Biological Anthropology from Delhi University, began his career in freelancing. He contributed to a project focused on the Formal and Informal Business Economy in Delhi, involving primary surveys, data analysis and report composition. Transitioning to the India-China Economic and Cultural Council (ICEC […]
Afaq Hussain – Director
Afaq Hussain, Director Afaq is Director and Founding Member of Bureau of Research on Industry and Economic Fundamentals (BRIEF). With over 18 years of experience in policy research, Afaq specializes in international trade & trade facilitation, regional cooperation, infrastructure and the logistics sector. He has also contributed to regional economic cooperation in South Asia that […]