The third meeting of AMCHAM’s National Executive Board was held on December 6th, 2017 in Mumbai. The new U.S. Ambassador to India, Mr. Kenneth I. Juster, addressed the board meeting as Honorary President of the chamber. Mr. Pratyush Kumar, Chairman, AMCHAM India, welcomed the Ambassador and discussed the U.S. – India strategic partnership. This was followed by an introduction of board members and brief comments by each of them, sharing their experience of doing business India. AMCHAM welcomed Mr. J. Robert Garverick, Minister Counselor for Economic Affairs, Environment, Science and Technology, U.S. Embassy to the board.

Mr. Mahesh Krishnamurti, Chairman – Western Region, AMCHAM India and Managing Director, RGP, made a presentation on the Western Region. Mr. Sanjay Koul, Chairman – Manufacturing Committee, AMCHAM and Chairman & Managing Director, Timken India, made a presentation on manufacturing in India and an overview of the manufacturing committee’s activities.