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 […]