Fairfax Welcomes Mr. Amitabh Kant as Senior Advisor

Group 1 - Fairfax Financial Holdings Limited has appointed Mr. Amitabh Kant as a Senior Advisor, bringing over four decades of public service experience and expertise in economic development and innovation [1][2] - The company anticipates significant opportunities in India as it aims to transition from a $4 trillion economy to a $30+ trillion economy by 2047, particularly through the "Viksit Bharat" initiative [2][3] - Fairfax and its affiliate, Fairfax India, are already invested in critical sectors such as infrastructure, urbanization, financial services, logistics, and mobility, which are essential for India's economic transformation [2][3] Group 2 - Mr. Kant played a pivotal role during India's G20 presidency, focusing on digital public infrastructure, climate finance, and multilateral reform, and has a history of unifying stakeholders for development goals [3] - His leadership in initiatives like the Aspirational Districts Programme and reforms under the Make in India and Startup India campaigns significantly improved India's Ease of Doing Business rankings by 79 places [3] - The company values Mr. Kant's integrity and alignment with its core values, aiming to enhance long-term objectives and deliver lasting value for investors and stakeholders [4]