The US Chamber of Commerce announced the appointment of Indian-American Nisha Desai Biswal as president of the US-India Business Council. Releasing a statement, Biswal said, “I am honoured and excited by the opportunity to lead the US-India Business Council and to join the leadership of the US Chamber of Commerce during a period of historic opportunity for both countries.” She said, “As one of the most significant and fastest growing markets, India is an important economic partner for the United States. Likewise, Indian companies are investing in ever greater numbers here in the United States.”
The 49 year old served as assistant secretary for South and Central Asian Affairs in the US Department of State from 2013 to 2017. She oversaw the US-India strategic partnership during a period of unprecedented cooperation, including the launch of the US-India Strategic and Commercial Dialogue. She was awarded the prestigious Samman Award by the President of India in January this year. Myron Brilliant, US Chamber executive vice president and head of International Affairs said, “We are thrilled to welcome Nisha Biswal to the US-India Business Council and to the US Chamber team. She is a driven, visionary leader who has a strong record of advancing United States business across the growth markets of Asia and throughout India. Under her strong leadership, we're confident the US-India Business Council will play a critical role growing commercial partnership, investment, and innovation across the world's oldest and largest democracies.”
