Anamitra Deb

Managing Director at Omidyar Network specializing in Responsible Tech

Anamitra Deb is a prominent figure in the field of responsible technology and currently serves as the Managing Director of Responsible Tech at the Omidyar Network. His focus areas include platform accountability, privacy, online safety, and the development of trustworthy messaging systems. He has been instrumental in shaping strategic directions within the organization, particularly in areas related to digital identity and tech-society interactions.1 2

In addition to his role at Omidyar Network, Deb is also a member of the Advisory Council for the Digital Lab at Consumer Reports, a position he has held since May 2022.4 His work emphasizes the importance of ethical technology practices and aims to foster an inclusive digital environment. Deb has authored several influential reports on responsible tech and has lectured at prestigious institutions such as UC Berkeley and Georgetown University.1 3

He has a strong academic background, having received two master's degrees from the University of Oxford as a Rhodes Scholar, and is a graduate of Mount Allison University and the Lester B. Pearson UWC in Canada. Originally from India, he currently resides in California with his family.2 4

Highlights

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Experience

Managing Director, Responsible Tech at Omidyar Network (July 2021 - Present)

- Sr. Director and Global Co-Lead, Responsible Tech at Omidyar Network (January 2019 - July 2021) - Sr. Director and Global Lead, Intellectual Capital at Omidyar Network (November 2013 - December 2018) - Associate Partner at Monitor Deloitte (February 2005 - November 2013), - Advisory Council, Digital Lab at Consumer Reports (May 2022 - Present) - Board Member, Center for Media Engagement at The University of Texas at Austin (October 2021 - Present)

Education

- International Baccalaureate from Lester B Pearson United World College - MSc in Environmental Change & Management and MSc in Forced Migration, First Class with Distinction from University of Oxford - Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) in International Relations and Economics, First Class Honours with Distinction from Mount Allison University