UKIndia

Kevin joined the UKIBC in December 2008, immediately following 3 years working in Kolkata as the Deputy Head of Mission at the British Deputy High Commission. In this role, Kevin helped UK businesses win contracts and find partners in Eastern India and assisted Indian companies expand into the UK. Kevin's role at the UKIBC is to co-ordinate the work of the team across the UK and Indian offices, lead the Business Services team in the UK and India, and manage relationships with members, UK Trade and Investment and other stakeholders.

Tanya joined UKIBC in May 2010 as Senior Events and Delegations Manager. She is responsible for planning and running of all events hosted by UKIBC, partnership organisations and trade bodies both in the UK and in India. Prior to her role at UKBIC Tanya was head of events for a specialist event management company and an Account Director for a live events agency, as well as running her own events business. Tanya has worked extensively across the consumer, corporate and not for profit sectors to produce high profile conferences, road shows, launch events and large-scale exhibitions. She has worked as far afield as Hong Kong and Australia as well as in many European countries. Tanya has managed events for companies including the BBC, Tesco, British Airways, Marks & Spencer, The Council of Mortgage Lenders, Communities Local Government and Lloyds TSB.

Neeraj joined UKIBC in July 2008 where his key focus was to enhance, support and develop India related business activities within the South East of England on behalf of UKIBC and SEEDA. Prior to his role at UKIBC, Neeraj co-founded and ran an IT education and training company in India for 9 years before moving to the UK in 2005 to do an MBA from Cambridge. Thereafter he joined the Scottish Institute for Enterprise as a Business Advisor where he contributed to the creation of over 50 student led start-up businesses. In April 2010, Neeraj became a full time member of UKIBC staff as the Head of Business Services.

Ishara joined the UK India Business Council in June 2008 as Communications Manager. She devises and implements communications and marketing strategies and runs campaigns for the organization both in the UK and India. An MBA graduate with over 10 years experience in the media, marketing and publishing industries, she has helped the company build a strong brand and attract new members. Her knowledge of international business, combined with strong relationship skills has helped her run successful campaigns and launch specialist publications. Prior to joining the UKIBC, she worked as the Europe correspondent for India Today and as Media Manager at the Commonwealth Business Council. She has worked closely with media outlets including CNBC, BBC, Economic Times, FT and SABC.

Louisa joined UKIBC in April 2009 and works closely with the UKIBC executive management team to provide support to the Chief Executive and the board of directors as well as project management across all aspects of the business. Previous to her role at UKIBC, Louisa worked as an executive assistant/project manager in the primary healthcare and built environment sectors in Chester and London.

Caroline joined UKIBC in September 2009 and is responsible for account management for members, developing member services and the UK India Business Angel Network. Prior to her role at UKIBC, Caroline worked in the international banking and global telecommunications sectors for ANZ Investment Bank and Ericsson with particular focus on trade finance in emerging markets.

Ruth joined IBPN in April 2007 and then moved onto the UKIBC in September 2007. She now manages all aspects of the office, as well as helps the Business Services Team and does book keeping. Previous to this role, Ruth was a Senior Training Specialist, training travel agents to use the airline systems, as well as running her own business for a number of years.

Holly joined UKIBC in October 2008 and together with Tanya, makes up half of the events management team responsible for the planning and running of all events hosted by UKIBC, partnership organisations and trade bodies both in the UK and in India. Holly graduated from St Andrews University in 2008 with a MA degree in Geography with Social Anthropology.

Tara Panjwani joined the UKIBC in late January 2009 as part of the Business Services Team and to manage the Next Generation Network. Her main responsibilities include account management of allocated members, delivering member services, supporting businesses and individuals interested in trade and investment with India and developing and building the Next Generation Network. Prior to her role at the UKIBC, Tara worked as a research consultant for Mirabilis Advisory Pvt Ltd and in the marketing department of the Singapore Tourism Board in Mumbai.

Sonali joined the UKIBC formally in June 2010 and has been a part of the Business Services Team since November 2009. Her main responsibilities include supporting businesses with their India related plans and connecting them with specialists, the account management of members and communications. She also assists with developing the Next Generation Network programme. Prior to her role at the UKIBC, Sonali consulted with the US India Business Council in New York and has experience working in both public and private sector. She holds a MS in International Business and a minor in South Asia.

Brian heads UKIBC's North West activities chiefly recruiting businesses and representative organisations for UKIBC membership. He also aids 'Next Generation Network' in the North West to bring together young entrepreneurs with an interest in India and helping them develop business ideas. Brian has been involved in the Indian market for over 15 years. Working for United Utilities he project managed the first privately financed water project in India in Tirupur in the State of Tamil Nadu, valued at $250 million. This project is now constructed and operational. He was also instrumental in the delivery of an environmental project in Ludhiana, working closely with the Punjab State Government. Brian is a Director of Cheshire & Warrington Business Venture Ltd, where he is actively involved with the design and delivery of training and development programmes for SME's.