India Global Forum Hires Top BBC Executive

– -Uday Karan Verma bolsters team to drive strategic partnerships 

India, 11th October,2024: India Global Forum (IGF), the premier platform advancing contemporary  India’s story and forging impactful global partnerships, has taken another step in  expanding its already strong international presence with the appointment of a senior BBC executive. 

Uday Karan Verma, with over seven years at BBC India, lately as Country Manager,  brings deep expertise in building business opportunities and nurturing strategic  alliances to his new role as President – Business Relations at India Global Forum. His appointment aligns with IGF’s ongoing growth strategy, including several key  appointments, to continue strengthening its global influence. 

Manoj Ladwa, Founder and Chairman of India Global Forum, said: “This is an exciting  time for both India and IGF. I’m delighted to welcome Uday to our amazing team, where  his vast experience in fostering business relationships will help drive forward our vision  of unlocking limitless opportunities.” 

Uday Karan Verma has more than two decades of experience across top brands,  including BBC, Network18, and ESPN Star Sports. At BBC, he played a pivotal role in  launching BBC StoryWorks and led successful initiatives such as BBC Golf Connect and BBC Sportswomen of the Year, showcasing his leadership in revenue, content, and  strategic vision. 

On his new role, Uday said: “I’m thrilled to join IGF, a platform that brilliantly  showcases India’s story on the global stage. IGF’s mission to unlock India’s immense  potential aligns with my passion for driving meaningful growth and partnerships. “As a member of this dynamic team, I hope to unlock many new opportunities to shape  impactful global dialogues, fostering innovation and sustainable growth across markets  and industries.” 

About India Global Forum 

India Global Forum is a global affairs organisation that tells the story of contemporary  India. We believe India’s pace of change and growth presents limitless opportunities to  the world — and we’re the gateway to seize them.  Our initiatives accelerate prosperity and global resilience, connect India’s tech and  innovation ecosystem to the world, promote proactive climate leadership for a  sustainable future, drive empowerment through diversity in business and society, and  inspire creativity to help shape our future. Find out more here. 

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