Federation of Indian Associations-NY-NJ-CT-NE announces new executive team

Sreekanth Akkapalli who takes over as President of FIA-NYNJCTNE, starting Jan. 1, 2026. ALL PHOTOS: FIA

Sreekanth Akkapalli, an entrepreneur, was unanimously selected to lead the 2026 Executive Team, the first person of Telugu origin to take over, the FIA said. He succeeds outgoing President Saurin Parikh. Continuing in their roles from the previous team are Vice President Priti Ray Patel and General Secretary Srishti Kaul Narula. As part of this year’s restructuring, the Election Commission and FIA Board streamlined the Executive Team and will expand the Council. Shah Accountants, an independent CPA firm, will serve as the organization’s treasurer.

The selection process was led by the independently appointed 2026 Election Commission consisting of Alok Kumar, Jayesh Patel and Kenny Desai, a December 1, 2025, press release from the organization said, noting that the recommendations received full board approval.

Akkapalli’s portfolion spans real estate development, technology, media, and diaspora engagement in both the United States and India. His business ventures encompass multinational software development, transit technology consulting, life sciences, IT and cloud computing, sports manufacturing, and premium furniture design.

In his remarks as President-Elect, Akkapalli the Board of Trustees and FIA Chairman Ankur Vaidya for welcoming him into FIA and helping him find “a larger family” within the organization. He also thanked the advisory members, and executive colleagues for their warm reception.

Promising to commit himself to serve with integrity and purpose, Akkapalli said he was dedicated to advancing the organization, strengthening its flagship initiatives, and developing programs that foster deeper community engagement.

Senior leaders and long-time members praised Akkapalli’s selection, pointing to his “honesty, hard work, integrity, and long-standing commitment, and calling his appointment a historic and forward-looking step that reflects FIA’s growing regional diversity in leadership,” the press release said.