SYDNEY, 5 December 2024 – The Australia India Business Council (AIBC), has announced the election of Deepak-Raj Gupta OAM as National Chair and Amritha Zacharia as National Vice Chair, each serving a two-year term.
Mr Gupta commenting on his election stated “As National Chair, I am deeply honoured by the trust you have placed in me to lead the Australia India Business Council (AIBC) into its next chapter. Over the years of active involvement with AIBC, I have witnessed its evolution into a trusted platform for fostering meaningful connections and creating mutual opportunities.
Together, we will ensure that AIBC continues to thrive as a cornerstone for our members— enabling collaboration, driving growth, and unlocking new opportunities. I am committed to working closely with each of you to amplify the voice of our members, forge impactful partnerships, and further strengthen the Australia- India relationship.”
Ms Zachariah said, “ I am privileged to take on the role of National Vice Chair, committed to driving AIBC’s mission of strengthening the Australia-India partnership. My focus is to enable AIBC to deliver high- impact opportunities for members—from small businesses to large enterprises—through purposeful partnerships and actionable innovation. With a clear emphasis on measurable outcomes and commercial growth, I aim to bring fresh perspectives, foster deep engagement, and build a dynamic platform that empowers our members to play a pivotal role in advancing the Australia-India business relationship”
The outgoing National Chair and National Vice Chair were Jodi McKay and National Vice Chair Ravneet Pawha respectively.
An AIBC media statement says, ” The election of our National Chair and Vice Chair was conducted in accordance with the AIBC Constitution and independently managed by Vero Voting, a trusted and leading provider of secure election services, acting as the Returning Officer. Vero Voting ensured a transparent, fair, and unbiased election process, reflecting our commitment to upholding the highest standards of governance and integrity as a democratic member based organisation.”
