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SPEAKER

Alex Paul Menon

Development Commissioner

Alex Paul Menon is a distinguished civil servant and visionary leader, serving as the Development Commissioner at MEPZ Special Economic Zone. Alex Paul Menon graduated with a Bachelor of Engineering in Electronics and Communication Engineering and joined the Indian Administrative Service (IAS) in 2006. Over his 16-year tenure in Chattisgarh, he exhibited exceptional leadership, contributing significantly to various public programs and initiatives. His commitment to public service led him to the Ministry of Commerce in 2022, where he played a pivotal role in the integration of ICEGATE with SEZ Online, fostering regional exports.

A trailblazer in governance, Alex Paul Menon conceptualized and implemented transformative initiatives like the Sanchar Kranti Yojana, expanding mobile network coverage and ownership, and COSMOS, a public-school management ERP adopted nationally. His leadership at 36Inc, the state's first startup incubator, earned it the distinction of being the second-largest in the country. Noteworthy awards, including the Prime Minister’s Excellence in Public Administration and the Kalam Innovation in Governance Award, underscore his commitment to innovative solutions.