Mihir Desai has led the evolution of Dexis from a boutique economics consultancy to a large professional services firm working on critical civilian programs for the U.S. government worldwide. Mihir was formerly a private sector development specialist at leading development consultancies, and later at the World Bank Group. He has worked with clients in over forty countries in economic growth and private investment attraction and specialized in building economic resilience in conflict zones. Mihir is a committed advocate for accountable foreign assistance through his role as former board member on the Professional Services Council’s International Development Council and the Leadership Circle of the U.S. Global Leadership Council. He holds a BA in Economics from Macalester College and an MBA in International Business from George Washington University.