Tata executive to chair CII's UK business forum

The executive director of Tata Limited, David Landsman, has been appointed chair of the Confederation of Indian Industry India Business Forum in the UK (IBF-UK), as Britain prepares to leave the European Union.

The forum provides an avenue for senior representatives of the UK and Europe-wide operations of Indian companies to come together and discuss relevant issues for strengthening business cooperation between India and Britain.

"There is no doubt that there will continue to be important opportunities for Indian business, both in the UK and the rest of Europe. It is early days for Brexit and much remains to be clarified. We at CII-IBF UK will be holding a workshop to help Indian companies based in the UK to understand the issues in depth," Landsman said.

"This is an excellent moment to strengthen the India-UK partnership as we mark the 70th anniversary of India's independence, as well as celebrating our business and cultural ties in this India-UK Year of Culture. As the UK prepares to leave the European Union, we will be fully engaged in working to enhance the bilateral economic relationship," he added.

Landsman takes over from Prashant Jhawar, chairman of Usha Martin, as the CII-IBF UK chief.

"Indian companies play a major role in enhancing India-UK business relationships and I will continue to support our shared interests," Jhawar said.

CII-IBF UK is a group of corporate members, primarily Indian companies with existing or planned operations in the UK.