US-India Business Council appoints new president

January 15, 2015 03:24

The US-India Business Council (USIBC) announced today the appointment of Dr. Mukesh Aghi as its new president.

Dr. Aghi brings to the council extensive executive experience in global business, and deep understanding of the business and policy dynamics in both India and the US.

"Mukesh Aghi's experience will be invaluable as he leads USIBC in strengthening and expanding US-India business ties in the critical years ahead for the bilateral relationship," said Ajay Banga, USIBC chairman and president and CEO of MasterCard.

"We are excited to bring Dr. Aghi's talent and leadership to the USIBC as the council further develops the relationship between these two very important economies," said Thomas J. Donohue, president and CEO of the US Chamber.

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