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    Mr. Rajiv Shah, President

    [email protected]   +971 50 884 6602

    Rajiv Shah is the President of Indian Business & Professional Group. Rajiv is a rank holder Chartered Accountant with over 30 years of professional experience with Deloitte, Group CFO and General Manager with Emirates National Holdings LLC, GIC Consultants, BMS Masaood Insurance and Eros Entertainment.

    Rajiv served as the Chairman of the Abu Dhabi Chapter of the Institute of Chartered Accountants of India.

    Rajiv is an Author of two fiction books. An avid squash and cricket player, Rajiv likes to balance his life between work and play.

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    Mr. Varun Wahi, General Secretary

    [email protected]   +971 56 642 5900

    Varun Wahi is an experienced events and marketing professional who has been leading Edge Marketing Services since 2013. Before this, he worked with a prominent advertising agency in Mumbai. Passionate about working on brands, he enjoys conceptualizing unique event experiences that bring their vision to life.

    Varun works with leading government and private organizations in the UAE as clients. Born and raised in Abu Dhabi, he has a deep affection for the city. In his free time, he enjoys cricket, dancing, and is always ready to recommend a fascinating podcast tailored to your interests.

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    Ms. Aishwarya Kalmanje, Treasurer

    [email protected]   +971 50 595 7037

    Aishwarya has over 5 years of experience in financial audit and consulting. She has worked with local and overseas clients across various industries. She is an ACCA member and has been been handling IBPG finances since 2019.

    She is currently working at Deloitte and Touche M.E.

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    Mr. Manish Kotwala, Executive Committee - Events

    [email protected]   +971 50 800 3308

    Manish has over 30 years experience in business consulting and the corporate sector. He is based in the UAE for 25 years and has extensive international exposure.

    He is currently a Partner with MCA Gulf, a full sevices advisory firm. Manish is an engineering graduate with an MBA.

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    Ms. Anshu Shukla, Executive Committee - Membership

    [email protected]   +971 50 314 6464

    Anshu is an accomplished business leader with a wealth of experience in strategic growth and management

    Currently, Managing Director at Atheon, she has over 25 years of experience in corporate and senior management roles across marketing, sales, real estate, and management within multi-billion-dollar industries in the UAE

    Formerly, Anshu was Commercial Director at Tamouh Investments, a leading master developer of Reem Island in Abu Dhabi. Prior to that she held key management roles at Aabar Properties and Green Emirates Properties. Her diverse career spans industries such as automotive (electric vehicles) and real estate, making her a versatile expert in both institutional investments and corporate sales.

    She is also partner in MYNT Indian Cuisine restaurant in Abu Dhabi.

    Anshu holds a Bachelor of Engineering in Electrical & Electronics and a Postgraduate in Management - Marketing & Sales.

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    Ms. Asma Bushra, Executive Committee - Social

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    Mr. Ranjan De, Executive Committee - IT, Media

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    Ms. Meenakshi Hendricks, Executive Committee - Women Initiatives

    +971 55 474 2161

    Former invigilator at the British Council, now a partner in a petroleum business in India and actively involved in construction and redevelopment projects. With rich experience in leadership roles at Rotary, I bring a versatile perspective to every endeavor.

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    Mr. Shaji Kumaran, Executive Committee - Events

    [email protected]    +971 56 553 3989

    A Management and IT Professional with over 30 years of experience in Oil & Gas, Engineering, and Nuclear Power, including 24 years with ADNOC and a role at Emirates Nuclear Energy Corporation. Currently, Director of Global Operations for Equilibrium Engineering Consultancy & Equilibrium Equipment Trading, serving energy and industrial sectors.

    Founder of The Encore Events Abu Dhabi, with expertise in organizing international events. Holds an MBA in General Management, a bachelor's degree, and an NCVT Diploma in Computer Software Engineering.

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    Mr. Sudheer Balakrishnan, Executive Committee- Events

    [email protected]    +971 52 629 1199

    Senior Civil Engineer by profession, integral part of many Professional and Social forums. An active member and Past President of Science India Forum UAE, Institution of Engineers and India Social and Cultural Center, Abu Dhabi and currently the President of Bharat Tech Foundation-UAE Chapter.

    He strongly believes in selfless services to humanity and spends valuable time volunteering services with the Embassy of India, NGO’s and professional organizations, uplifting the less fortunate.

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    Mr. Sreenivasa Rao, Executive Committee- Membership

    +971 52 691 9166

    Sreenivas Rao Rayasam, a commerce graduate and having more than three decades of experience in financial industry, and working since 1996 in GCC region(Oman, Qatar and UAE). Currently serving as Senior Financial Planner with KIA, LIC International (A subsidiary of LIC of India - A Government of India undertaking) since 2004.

    Working as volunteer and serving non profitable organisations/communities in Qatar and UAE.

    Dharmo Rakshati Rakshitah

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    Ms. Nehal Parekh, Executive Committee- Social

About IBPG

The Indian Business and Professional Group (IBPG) was established in 1991 to promote development of commerce and investment between India and Abu Dhabi. IBPG is one of the 37 Business Groups in Abu Dhabi registered with the Abu Dhabi Chamber of Commerce

Since its inception, IBPG has developed the reputation of being a facilitator of businesses across a broad spectrum of Indian industries which are thriving now in Abu Dhabi

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