Timeline
My Story
My work in public policy has been shaped by moving between institutions rather than staying within one system. I have worked inside government, alongside global institutions, and within large technology and consumer companies, often at moments of regulatory change or public scrutiny. Each role has reinforced the same lesson: policy is rarely just about rules. It is about people, trust, timing, and the ability to hold competing interests together.
Early in my career, working on governance reform and digital transformation exposed me to the gap between policy intent and policy outcomes. That understanding stayed with me as I moved into technology and platform policy, where decisions taken in boardrooms and ministries often have real, everyday consequences for citizens.
Over the years, I have worked across diverse and sometimes unfamiliar policy domains, stepped into sensitive assignments, and supported multiple priorities simultaneously. These experiences taught me to rely less on formal authority and more on credibility, listening, and judgment. They also shaped my interest in the inner life of policy work: how professionals think, decide, and stay grounded while operating in complex public systems.
My Story
My work in public policy has been shaped by moving between institutions rather than staying within one system. I have worked inside government, alongside global institutions, and within large technology and consumer companies, often at moments of regulatory change or public scrutiny. Each role has reinforced the same lesson: policy is rarely just about rules. It is about people, trust, timing, and the ability to hold competing interests together.
Early in my career, working on governance reform and digital transformation exposed me to the gap between policy intent and policy outcomes. That understanding stayed with me as I moved into technology and platform policy, where decisions taken in boardrooms and ministries often have real, everyday consequences for citizens.
Over the years, I have worked across diverse and sometimes unfamiliar policy domains, stepped into sensitive assignments, and supported multiple priorities simultaneously. These experiences taught me to rely less on formal authority and more on credibility, listening, and judgment. They also shaped my interest in the inner life of policy work: how professionals think, decide, and stay grounded while operating in complex public systems.
My Story
My work in public policy has been shaped by moving between institutions rather than staying within one system. I have worked inside government, alongside global institutions, and within large technology and consumer companies, often at moments of regulatory change or public scrutiny. Each role has reinforced the same lesson: policy is rarely just about rules. It is about people, trust, timing, and the ability to hold competing interests together.
Early in my career, working on governance reform and digital transformation exposed me to the gap between policy intent and policy outcomes. That understanding stayed with me as I moved into technology and platform policy, where decisions taken in boardrooms and ministries often have real, everyday consequences for citizens.
Over the years, I have worked across diverse and sometimes unfamiliar policy domains, stepped into sensitive assignments, and supported multiple priorities simultaneously. These experiences taught me to rely less on formal authority and more on credibility, listening, and judgment. They also shaped my interest in the inner life of policy work: how professionals think, decide, and stay grounded while operating in complex public systems.
About Nitin Saluja
Nitin Saluja is Director – Government & Public Affairs, India at The LEGO Group. In this role, he leads the company’s engagement with government and key stakeholders to strengthen policies that advance children’s learning through play and support responsible, sustainable business practices in India. He also drives cross-sector partnerships and advocacy strategies aligned with the LEGO Group’s priorities in education, digital responsibility, and innovation.
With over 17 years of experience in public policy and government affairs, Nitin has worked across technology, e-commerce, digital media, taxation, and governance. Prior to joining the LEGO Group, he headed Public Policy for Amazon India, leading engagement with central and state governments and supporting business priorities across e-commerce operations, Prime Video, corporate reputation, and crisis management.
Earlier, Nitin held policy roles at Facebook, where he worked closely with political parties, elected representatives, and state governments across India and South and Central Asia. He has also advised governments and multilateral institutions through his work with the World Bank and EY, and contributed to the rollout of India’s Digital India programme during his tenure at the National e-Governance Division under the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology, Government of India.
Nitin holds a degree in Economics from Hans Raj College, Delhi University and a Master’s in Public Management and Governance from the London School of Economics.
My Story
My work in public policy has been shaped by moving between institutions rather than staying within one system. I have worked inside government, alongside global institutions, and within large technology and consumer companies, often at moments of regulatory change or public scrutiny. Each role has reinforced the same lesson: policy is rarely just about rules. It is about people, trust, timing, and the ability to hold competing interests together.
Early in my career, working on governance reform and digital transformation exposed me to the gap between policy intent and policy outcomes. That understanding stayed with me as I moved into technology and platform policy, where decisions taken in boardrooms and ministries often have real, everyday consequences for citizens.
Over the years, I have worked across diverse and sometimes unfamiliar policy domains, stepped into sensitive assignments, and supported multiple priorities simultaneously. These experiences taught me to rely less on formal authority and more on credibility, listening, and judgment. They also shaped my interest in the inner life of policy work: how professionals think, decide, and stay grounded while operating in complex public systems.
About My Work
Today, my role at the LEGO Group allows me to bring together long-term institution building, child-centric public policy, and responsible business engagement. This website is a space to reflect on that journey, share ideas, and explore how policy, leadership, and human values intersect in practice.
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Thoughts, conversations, and long-form ideas I share beyond projects—across audio, writing, and curated resources.
Podcast
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Newsletter
A monthly note with ideas, insights, and updates from my journey—written personally and sent only when there’s something worth sharing.
Articles & Lectures
Long-form writing, talks, and reflections on design, technology, and personal growth—collected in one place.