Ambassador Sanjiv Arora joined Shoolini University as the Chief Advisor for International Affairs and a Distinguished Professor in the Faculty of Management Sciences.
Ambassador Sanjiv Arora, who previously served as Secretary in the Ministry of External Affairs, has recently joined Shoolini University as the Chief Advisor for International Affairs and a Distinguished Professor in the Faculty of Management Sciences.
Ambassador Arora began his career in the Indian Foreign Service in 1984 and has held various positions in India and abroad, starting with his first posting in Egypt. He was also a member of the Government of India's Group of Secretaries on governance issues. He has practised diplomacy in various forms and manifestations throughout his long and illustrious career.
Welcoming Ambassador Arora to the university, Vice Chancellor Prof Atul Khosla said the institution was privileged to be associated with him. He also noted that Ambassador Arora's vast experience would benefit the students and faculty members.
During his career, Ambassador Arora held several significant positions, including Acting Consul General during the Gulf War, longest serving Commercial Representative in Germany, Consul General in the USA with responsibilities spanning Texas and eight other States, longest serving Ambassador to Qatar, and Ambassador to Lebanon. He also served as Head of the United Nations (Political) Division in MEA for nearly four years.
At the end of his tenure in Qatar, HH The Emir of Qatar honoured Ambassador Sanjiv Arora with the 'Sash of Merit' for his contribution to enhancing bilateral ties.
After topping both in Pre-Engg and BA (Hons) from Panjab University, followed by MBA from the same university, Mr Arora served in the corporate sector and RBI before joining the IFS.