Lehigh is committed to engaging with international alumni from around the globe through visits, events, online discussions, and on social media outlets like the Global Lehigh LinkedIn page.
The university boasts a distinguished roster of alumni of Indian descent who have made significant impacts across various fields. They include enterpreneurs, corporate executives, public servants, and more. Their acheivements reflect Lehigh's commitment to fostering innovation and contributing to global leadership and excellence. Below are just a few examples of these notable alumni.
Alumni Profiles
Neeraj Kanwar
Neeraj Kanwar graduated from Lehigh with a M.S. in industrial engineering. Today, Kanwar is the vice chairman and managing director of Apollo Tyres, India’s second-largest automotive tire manufacturing company, with which he has been involved since 1997.
Pratheek Palanethra
Pratheek Palanethra graduated from Lehigh University in 2016 with a M.Eng. in technical entrepreneurship. During his time at Lehigh, Palanethra and a classmate founded Freebowler, which provides cricket’s first non-electric and portable ball thrower, a product unlike any on the market.
Richard Verma
Richard Verma ’90, a leading expert on trade and diplomacy in Asia, has served as U.S. Deputy Secretary of State for Management and Resources since April 2023. He was previously selected by President Barack Obama to serve as U.S. Ambassador to India in 2014.