Andy Khawaja appointed to U.S. Commission on Int Religious Freedom |
The U.S. Commission on International Religious Freedom announced that Senate Democratic Leader Charles E. Schumer, D-N.Y., has appointed Dr. Andy Khawaja to the commission. Khawaja is the founder and chief executive officer of Allied Wallet, a leading online payment service provider headquartered in Los Angeles. The Indian American executive founded Allied Wallet in 2005 and the company now has a presence in Germany, India, Macau, Hong Kong and the United Kingdom. Besides, Khawaja has shared his knowledge of various issues, including the Middle East, cybersecurity, and banking, with government officials at the national, state, and local levels, it said. He has met with officials from current and previous presidential administrations as well as members of Congress.USCIRF welcomes the appointment of Dr. Andy Khawaja to the Commission. With threats to freedom of religion or belief around the globe growing rapidly, there is need to look forward to adding his voice and efforts to the vital work of the Commission.
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