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Pratham USA names Rajesh Shah as board chair
Outgoing chair Dhiren Shethia will remain on the national board.
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Staff Reporter - Fri, 06, Feb 2026
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Raj Shah / Pratam USA
Pratham USA, an Indian American educational non-profit, appointed Rajesh Shah as the next chair of its national board of directors, effective April 1.
Indian American business executive Shah, who currently serves as vice chair of the national board, will succeed Dhiren Shethia, whose three-year term as chair ends in March 2026. Shethia will continue to serve on the national board.
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Shah is co-chief executive officer of MSI and previously worked in investment banking at Lehman Brothers. He has been associated with Pratham USA through board roles at both the national level and chapter level.
“Pratham’s mission has long resonated with me, and I am honored to step into the role of Board Chair,” Shah said.
During his tenure as chair, Shethia oversaw changes to board governance and the expansion of the national board. “It has been a privilege to serve as board chair during a period of meaningful progress for Pratham USA,” Shethia said, adding that he would continue to support the organization as a board member.
Separately, Pratham USA announced the appointment of Bhavesh Patel to its National Board of Directors.
Patel is a global business executive with experience in the chemicals, materials, and industrial sectors. He previously served as chief executive officer of LyondellBasell Industries and as president of Standard Industries. He currently serves on the board of Air Products and the Federal Reserve Bank of Dallas’ Houston Branch.
“Pratham’s 30-year journey demonstrates what’s possible when evidence, scale, and commitment come together,” Patel said.
Pratham USA chief executive officer Manisha Bharti said the leadership changes reflect continuity as the organization plans for its next phase of growth.
The non-profit works on education initiatives focused on improving learning outcomes for children and young people, primarily in India and other low-resource settings.
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