Preeti Gaonkar is a cultural strategist and impact specialist with over two decades of experience across Asia, Europe and the Middle East. She has worked extensively in cultural diplomacy and international relations through the intergovernmental platforms of the Asia–Europe Foundation (ASEF) and the Asia–Europe Meeting (ASEM), shaping cross-regional initiatives that connect policymakers, diplomats and cultural leaders around culture, global cooperation and shared futures. Her work spans leading cultural institutions and intergovernmental networks, from shaping evidence-based impact frameworks and global partnerships at Ithra (King Abdulaziz Centre for World Culture) to leading cross-regional dialogue and collaboration through ASEF.