Over 130 guests attended the LCCI’s Asian Business Association’s Winter Reception at the Bombay Brasserie in early December. Welcoming guests LCCI deputy chief executive Peter Bishop spoke of the strong connection between the iconic restaurant and the late and much-missed Lord Gulam Noon who was the founder of the ABA and the Chamber’s first Asian president.
The ABA was set up by Lord Noon and Subhash Thakrar in 1995 in recognition of the huge contribution the Asian economy makes to London. Now under the chairmanship of Tony Matharu,hotelier, entrepreneur and philanthropist, its annual programme includes networking events including an annual dinner, international trade promotion, and targeted campaigns.
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The ABA works in close partnership with the London Mayor’s office and has produced reports on the contribution of Asian businesses to London’s economy. Its committee has led work on diversity in the work place, Asian business representation on FTSE boards, crime in the workplace, and a funding guide for entrepreneurs. Current members of the committee include deputy chair Rahul Mehta, Kalyani Gandhi-Rhodes, Harshad Kothari, Pitu Suri, Abi Ghafoor, Vimal Shah and Tarun Ghulati. Rajesh Agrawal, London’s deputy mayor for business, is a former member of the committee. Membership of the ABA is routed through the London Chamber of Commerce and Industry.
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