RAHUL SHARMA APPOINTED AS NEW MD OF U.S. CHAMBER OF COMMERCE -INDIA BUSINESS COUNCIL

The U.S.Chamber of Commerce appointed Rahul Sharma as the new India-based Managing Director of the U.S.-India Business Council (USIBC), effective on Tuesday.

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According to a statement by US-India Business Council, he will lead a strong team of policy experts dedicated to the over-200 member companies of the Council, and the partnership and prosperity of the both the U.S. and India.

The outgoing Managing Director of USIBC, Alexander Slater is returning to Washington, D.C. following USIBC's India Ideas Summit scheduled for September 12th in New Delhi. He has assumed a new role as Senior Advisor to USIBC President and Ambassador (Ret.) Atul Keshap "We are thrilled to welcome Rahul Sharma to the USIBC family," said Ambassador Atul Keshap, USIBC President. He added "Rahul's vast experience and proven track record in media, policy, and corporate advisory and communications will be invaluable as we continue to strengthen the U.S.-India partnership and achieve a shared goal of USD 500 billion in trade.