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Kumar Mangalam Birla joins USISPF executive committee
Birla was also recently presented with the Global Leadership Award at the 2025 USISPF Leadership Summit in Washington, D.C.
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Pranavi Sharma - Fri, 11, Jul 2025
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Kumar Mangalam Birla. / USISPF
Kumar Mangalam Birla, Chairman of the Aditya Birla Group, has joined the board of directors and executive committee of the U.S.-India Strategic Partnership Forum (USISPF), the Forum announced on July 11.
The Aditya Birla Group is the largest Indian greenfield investor in the United States, with investments exceeding $15 billion across 15 states in sectors such as metals, carbon black, and chemicals. Its U.S. subsidiary, Novelis, is the world’s largest aluminum recycling company.
The Group’s $4.1 billion project in Bay Minette, Alabama, aims to establish the first fully integrated aluminum rolling and recycling plant in the U.S. in four decades, marking the largest industrial investment in the state’s history.
“It is an honor to join the USISPF Executive Committee,” said Birla. “In a short span, USISPF has become a strong force in shaping and strengthening the strategic and economic ties between the United States and India.”
He added, “We are very proud to be the largest Indian investor in the United States and are committed to expanding our investments in the country. The U.S.-India partnership is among the most consequential partnerships in the world. I have long believed that when our two nations come together with purpose and clarity, they can shape the arc of global commerce and innovation for the better.”
Birla was recently presented with the Global Leadership Award at the 2025 USISPF Leadership Summit in Washington, D.C., recognizing his contributions to U.S.-India business relations.
John Chambers, chairman of USISPF, said, “What stood out to me at USISPF’s recent Leadership Summit was the team’s commitment to continuous innovation. Birla, who is a leading figure of the Indian business community, will help steer USISPF to new horizons and uncharted paths.”
Vice chairs of the executive committee also welcomed Birla’s appointment. “His visionary leadership and transformative impact on global business make him an invaluable addition,” said Shantanu Narayen, chair and CEO of Adobe. Raj Subramaniam, President and CEO of FedEx, added, “His exceptional leadership, global vision, and entrepreneurial drive will strengthen the Board and our mission.”
Dr. Mukesh Aghi, president and CEO of USISPF, said, “What distinguishes Mr. Birla is his belief in the Gandhian principle of trusteeship. The Aditya Birla Group touches millions of lives annually through its community welfare initiatives, exemplifying a commitment to inclusive growth.”
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