Kamesh Shekar, Associate Director – Strategy & Research | Lead, Privacy and Data Governance Vertical & AI Vertical, also serves as a Youth Ambassador for The Internet Society. With an educational background, including a PGP in public policy from the Takshashila Institution, an MA in media and cultural studies, and a BA in social sciences from the Tata Institute of Social Sciences, Kamesh is a dedicated researcher.
At The Dialogue, Kamesh is deeply involved in research projects that analyse emerging policy challenges driven by evolving digital technologies heavily reliant on data. His work extends to understanding the impact of policies and regulations on the data-driven technology ecosystem, with a focus on India’s forthcoming Data Protection Regime. Kamesh’s commitment to advancing tech policy and data governance makes him a significant contributor to these fields.
