Manisha Singh
American attorney & government official (born 1971) / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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Manisha Singh (born 1971)[2] is an American attorney and government official who served as assistant secretary of state for economic and business affairs in the Trump administration until January 20, 2021.[3] She previously also served as acting under secretary of state for economic growth, energy, and the environment.[4] In April 2020, President Donald Trump announced his intent to nominate Singh to be the next United States representative to the Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development, with the rank of ambassador.[5] On January 3, 2021, her nomination was returned to the President under Rule XXXI, Paragraph 6 of the United States Senate.[6]
Manisha Singh | |
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Assistant Secretary of State for Economic and Business Affairs | |
In office November 22, 2017 – January 20, 2021 | |
President | Donald Trump |
Preceded by | Charles Rivkin |
Succeeded by | Peter D. Haas (acting) |
Acting Under Secretary for Economic Growth, Energy, and the Environment | |
In office September 28, 2018 – June 20, 2019 | |
President | Donald Trump |
Preceded by | Catherine A. Novelli |
Succeeded by | Keith J. Krach |
Personal details | |
Born | 1971 (age 52–53) Pantnagar, India[1] |
Political party | Republican |
Education | University of Miami (BA) University of Florida (JD) American University (LLM) |