International Affairs Team

Dilip Chauhan is the Deputy Commissioner for Trade, Investment, and Innovation in the NYC Mayor’s Office for International Affairs. He helps promote economic development initiatives in this role by fostering strategic international partnerships and supporting international business expansion to New York City. Dilip works closely with the United Nations, Consulates General, Permanent Missions, and the private sector to promote NYC’s economic growth and resilience, leveraging collective knowledge and best practices to achieve shared success. His portfolio also includes global sports initiatives. Dilip also oversees the implementation of Sister Cities agreements and spearheads high-level international partnerships and engagements, including business roundtables to share NYC’s economic development work.  

Before joining the Mayor’s Office, Dilip held several impactful roles in public service and community leadership. As Deputy Comptroller in Nassau County’s Office of Minority Affairs, he became the first South Asian to serve in the position, where he significantly increased the participation of Minority- and Women-Owned Business Enterprises (MWBE) through business boot camps and strategic collaborations. He later served as Executive Director of Southeast and Asian Affairs in the Brooklyn Borough President’s Office, empowering South and Southeast Asian communities by facilitating access to government resources and fostering business opportunities.

Dilip was the Founding President of the New York South Asian American Chamber of Commerce, an entity that elevated the profile of South Asian businesses by fostering cross-border trade and investment between New York State and South Asia. His efforts have not only strengthened economic ties but also empowered a community that plays a vital role in the U.S. economy.

Dilip’s work has earned him widespread respect in both public and diplomatic circles. In recognition of his impact, November 12, 2016, was declared “Dilip Chauhan Day” in New York’s 6th Congressional District. He has also served on the board of Services Now for Adult Persons (SNAP) in New York and holds a bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering.

Through his entrepreneurial acumen, dedication to public service, and global leadership, Dilip Chauhan continues to position New York City as a world leader in international trade, investment, and economic development.