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The U.S.-India Business Council (USIBC) on Jan. 14 appointed Mukesh Aghi, currently the chief executive officer and member of the board of directors at L&T Infotech, as its new president. 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 U.S., the business advocacy organization said in a statement. “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,” it said.
“The strategic partnership between the U.S. and India is not only beneficial for the two nations, but critical to global economic prosperity,” Aghi said. “I am honored and delighted to be part of the USIBC team.”
As president, Aghi will lead the council’s strategic direction and policy priorities with the objective of enhancing the bilateral commercial relationship. He will formally join the USIBC in March.
Aghi’s career includes positions leading the international growth and operations of prestigious American and Indian technology companies. While working primarily in the private sector, he has also worked effectively with the U.S. and Indian government at senior levels.
Previously, Aghi served as chairman and CEO of Steria Asia Pacific; served as president of IBM India; and worked with high technology companies including J.D. Edwards and Ariba.
“Mukesh Aghi’s experience will be invaluable as he leads USIBC in strengthening and expanding U.S.-India business ties in the critical years ahead for the bilateral relationship,” said Ajay Banga, USIBC chairman and president and CEO of MasterCard.
