Strategic Guidance
Board of Advisors
Amb. Gitesh Sarma
Advisor
Former Secretary (West), MEA
Former High Commissioner to Australia & Fiji
Former Ambassador to Uzbekistan
Amb. Dr. Ausaf Sayeed
Advisor
Former Secretary (CPV & OIA), MEA
Former Ambassador to Saudi Arabia & Yemen
Former High Commissioner to Seychelles
Amb. Srikumar Menon
Advisor
Former Ambassador to Angola & South Sudan
Former Ambassador to São Tomé & Príncipe
About Strategic Board of Advisors
The Board of Advisors at Hegemoniq serves as our intellectual anchor and guiding force. This distinguished group of leaders and thinkers brings decades of collective experience from the highest echelons of diplomacy, academia, security, and public policy. Their primary role is to provide the strategic stewardship and intellectual oversight essential for maintaining our commitment to rigorous, non-partisan analysis. More than just a governing body, our advisors are mentors whose wisdom and guidance are invaluable in shaping our research agenda and ensuring our work remains relevant, credible, and impactful. Their shared commitment to fostering informed strategic discourse empowers Hegemoniq to navigate complex geopolitical challenges and contribute meaningfully to the global conversation