Leadership

James Sterling

Chief Executive Officer, US Operations

New York, United States

James Sterling is Chief Executive Officer of US Operations at Zovora AI Technologies, Inc., based in New York. He writes a weekly Sunday column for The Trade Signal on the business opportunities taking shape across the United States and the US-India commercial corridor. Sterling works at the intersection of capital, technology and industry, focusing on where American enterprise and Indian capability are building value together, from advanced manufacturing and pharmaceuticals to financial services, energy and digital infrastructure. His column sets out, in plain terms, the opportunities that corporate America is positioning for.

Ananya Sharma-Iyer

Chief Executive Officer, India Operations

Mumbai, India

Covers business leaders whose work extends beyond profit — people whose entrepreneurship creates jobs, builds communities, advances technology, and strengthens national capability. Her "People Behind the Numbers" column examines the human story behind India's export champions: the risks they took, the ecosystems they built, and the lives they changed. Previously covered manufacturing and corporate strategy across South and Southeast Asia.