Aftab Pureval

Mayor of Cincinnati

Aftab Pureval, the 70th Mayor of Cincinnati, Ohio, has made history as the city’s first Asian American mayor. Raised in Southwest Ohio by first-generation American parents, Pureval has prioritized equitable economic growth, public safety, affordable housing, and investment in the green economy during his tenure. He holds a degree from The Ohio State University and a law degree from the University of Cincinnati.

 Before becoming mayor, Pureval served as the Hamilton County Clerk of Courts. He lives in Clifton with his wife Whitney, a hospitalist, and their two sons. Indiaspora is proud to have Aftab Pureval in our Government Leaders List.