USISPF strengthens India executive leadership board

They will enhance U.S.-India commercial ties through innovation, clean energy, technology collaboration, policy alignment, and sustainable economic growth initiatives.

five new executives join the board / Image- USISPF

The US-India Strategic Partnership Forum (USISPF) has appointed prominent business executives to its India executive leadership board.

The new appointees are Bhawna Agarwal, senior Vice president and managing director of Hewlett Packard Enterprise (HPE) India; Kishor Nair, chief executive officer of Avaada Energy; Chetan Krishnaswamy, vice president, public policy at Amazon India; Michael A. Mustian, lead country manager, India for ExxonMobil; and Ipsita Dasgupta, senior vice president and managing director of HP India.

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Welcoming the appointments, USISPF president and CEO Mukesh Aghi said the leaders bring “in-depth industry experience, strategic foresight, strong corporate leadership, and a passion for strengthening U.S.-India commercial ties,” adding that their expertise spans critical sectors essential to advancing economic engagement and public-private collaboration.

In their statements, the newly appointed members underscored the strategic importance of the U.S.-India partnership across areas such as clean energy, advanced technology, digital innovation, defense manufacturing, and sustainable growth.

Nair highlighted opportunities in solar manufacturing, resilient clean energy supply chains, and the joint ambition to deploy 100 GW of Small Modular Reactors by 2047, as both nations aim to elevate bilateral trade to $500 billion by 2030. “As India and the United States work toward elevating bilateral trade to $500 billion by 2030, I look forward to contributing to this shared vision and driving innovation-led, sustainable progress that benefits our economies and societies,” Nair said.

Agarwal emphasized fostering innovation, digital progress, and inclusive economic growth, “I’m honored to join the India executive leadership board of USISPF. The US-India partnership stands at a pivotal moment, shaping the future of innovation, digital progress, and inclusive economic growth. I look forward to engaging in meaningful dialogue and collaboration that deepens this strategic relationship and unlocks new opportunities for both nations,” he said.

Krishnaswamy pointed to unprecedented opportunities in technology collaboration. “At this crucial time in US-India relations, the opportunities for collaboration in technology and digital innovation are unprecedented. I look forward to working with fellow board members to strengthen this vital strategic partnership and drive meaningful progress between our two nations.”

Mustian stressed expanding India-U.S. cooperation in energy, noting the potential for supportive policies and partnerships. “The opportunities for India and the US to work together in energy and many other sectors will continue to grow. I look forward to sharing my insights, especially on policies and collaborations that can support India’s energy goals,” he said.

Dasgupta spoke on strengthening the “digital bridge” between the two countries through innovation and policy alignment. “I believe in the power of innovation to drive real change and am committed to advancing policies and partnerships that deepen bilateral ties and serve communities across both nations.”

USISPF, a non-profit, non-governmental, and non-partisan organization, represents global companies with a combined market valuation of over $10 trillion and more than six million employees. It operates from Washington, D.C., and New Delhi, fostering public-private partnerships and enhancing bilateral trade and investment between India and the United States.

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