Indian-American appointed to key Republican post in Florida
Indian-American Akshay Desai has been appointed to a key Republican post in Florida, making him responsible for the party's finances in this election year.
"In this election year we need the resources for victory, and Dr Desai's long history of work for the state and our party make him a proven leader," Republican Party of Florida (RPOF) chairman Lenny Curry said in a statement.
Desai has been appointed to serve as the chairman of Finance Committee of the Republican Party of Florida. Desai is currently the Chairman of the Board, President and CEO of Universal Health Care Group, Inc and serves the health care community through several associations.
"A K Desai is a tireless advocate for Florida and for our Republican party. RPOF will be well served by his dedication and experience," said the Florida Governor Rick Scott.
A member of the Florida State Board of Education since 2007, Desai previously served as a Member of Florida State Board of Governors from 2005-2007 and as Commissioner and Chairman of the Health Committee on the White House Commission on Asian Americans & Pacific Islanders from 2005-2008.
