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Indian American professionals continue to expand their presence in California’s public institutions, with Governor Gavin Newsom announcing two new appointments involving experienced executives with long careers in technology and business leadership.

Among the latest appointees is Yogesh “Yogi” Chugh of Fremont, who has been named to the Structural Pest Control Board. Chugh has led S5 Advisory as Executive Managing Director since 2013 and brings decades of experience in customer service and technology management.

Before joining S5 Advisory, Chugh spent several years at PlayStation, Sony Computer Entertainment Media Inc., where he served in senior leadership roles related to customer relationship management technologies and consumer services. Earlier in his career, he worked as a Business Services Manager at Boston Consulting Group.

The Governor’s office said Chugh is also associated with community organizations, including Asian Pacific Islander American Public Affairs and the Foundation for India and Diaspora Studies. He earned degrees from California State University, San Jose, and Delhi University.

The appointment does not require Senate confirmation and includes compensation of $100 per diem. State officials identified Chugh as a Democrat.

Newsom also appointed Subbarao Mupparaju of Sacramento as Director of the Financial Information System for California, commonly known as FISCal. Mupparaju has served as the agency’s Chief Deputy Director since 2023 and previously held leadership positions within California’s housing and financial information departments.

Before joining state government, Mupparaju worked in the technology sector with companies including HP Enterprise Services, IBM, and Tata Consultancy Services. He holds a Master of Science degree in Engineering from PSG College of Technology.

The appointments reflect the growing role of Indian Americans in California’s government and public service sector. California, particularly the Bay Area and Silicon Valley, is home to one of the largest Indian American communities in the U.S., with Indian-origin professionals increasingly serving on state boards, commissions, and public agencies.