Indra Nooyi, Shobhana Bhartia presented with USIBC global leadership award

In Awards and Honours
September 22, 2015

PepsiCo Chairman Indra Nooyi and Hindustan Times Group chairperson Shobhana Bharatia have been presented with the 2015 Global Leadership Award of the US India Business Council. They were chosen for their commitment to driving a more inclusive global economy and their roles as women leaders. Ms Nooyi and Ms Bharatia were honoured with this prestigious annual award during the annual gala of the USIBC, the top advocacy group for India and American companies in the US.

US Vice President Joe Biden, Secretary of State John Kerry, among others, addressed on the occasion. Renowned Indian-American artist, Natvar Bhavsar who is known for his abstract expressionism and “color-field” painting was awarded the Artistic Achievement Award.

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The US India Business Council (USIBC) was formed in 1975 as a business advocacy organization to enlighten and encourage the private sectors of both India and United States to enhance investment flows.
The organization serves as a direct link between business and Government leaders, resulting in increased trade and investment to strengthen ties between the two nations.
USIBC partners with the major trade associations in India such as CII, FICCI, NASSCOM..etc

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