Aston India Foundation – Working Together During Difficult Times
The second in a series of seminars organised by the Aston-India Foundation, aimed at fostering and promoting links between India and UK businesses, drew a large crowd to the Sumpner Lecture Theatre. The seminar examined the legal, financial and operational implications of doing business in India. It also acted as a forum for those wishing to develop new relationships with Indian businesses, strengthen existing ones and network with like-minded individuals.
Left to right: Professor Mike West, Mr. Bindi Bhullar, Professor Graham Hooley, Mr. Manoj Ladwa, Mrs. Jordana Diengdoh Pavel, Professor Pawan Budhwar, Mr. Ian Mason, Dr Bhaskar Dasgupta
A line-up of high-profile speakers provided insight into how UK companies can successfully innovate and do business in India, as well as exploring how Indian businesses can thrive in the UK and included:
- Mrs. Jordana Diengdoh Pavel - Consul General of India at Birmingham
- Professor Graham Hooley - Deputy Vice Chancellor of Aston University
- Dr Bhaskar Dasgupta - Global Head of Programme Management Office for Global Finance with HSBC
- Mr. Manoj Ladwa - Chief Executive of MLS Chase
- Mr. Bindi Bhullar - Head of Marketing & Strategic Alliances, Europe for HCL
- Mr. Ian Mason - Business Projects Manager with Advantage West Midlands
- Professor Pawan Budhwar - Director of the Aston India Foundation
During the seminar Mrs Pavel took the opportunity to launch Professor Budhwar's latest book, The Changing Face of People Management in India.
To learn more about the Aston-India Foundation please visit: www.abs.aston.ac.uk/newweb/research/IFABR1.asp
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