Hemant Marathe

Mayor, West Windsor, New Jersey

Hemant Marathe is the Mayor of West Windsor, New Jersey, and the first Indian-American to hold this position. He has lived in West Windsor for over 27 years and holds degrees in electrical engineering from IIT Bombay, Virginia Tech, and a Ph.D. from the University of Washington. Marathe has a rich history of community service, including 12 years on the West Windsor-Plainsboro School Board, where he served as president for 9 years. 

As mayor, Marathe focuses on economic development, public safety, and community engagement, and has been instrumental in attracting businesses and managing the town’s finances effectively​​​​​​. Indiaspora is proud to have Hemant Marathe in our Government Leaders List.