Kumar Mangalam Birla Joins US-India Business Forum Board

Kumar Mangalam Birla, Chairman of the Aditya Birla Group, was appointed to the Executive Committee of the US-India Strategic Partnership Forum (USISPF). This is a major step that strengthens the business and economic partnership between India and the United States.

Birla Joins USISPF Board Executive Committee

Kumar Mangalam Birla, one of India’s top business leaders, has joined the Executive Committee of the US-India Strategic Partnership Forum (USISPF). He said it is an “honour” to be part of the committee. The announcement was made during the USISPF Leadership Summit held in Washington, DC.

The USISPF is a key organization that builds strong ties between the two countries by bringing businesses and governments together. It has members from global companies worth over $10 trillion and employing over 6 million people worldwide.

Big Investments in the United States

Mr. Birla leads the Aditya Birla Group, India’s third-largest business group, and the biggest Indian greenfield investor in the United States. The group has invested more than $15 billion in 15 US states.

One major project is a $4.1 billion aluminium rolling and recycling plant in Bay Minette, Alabama, developed by Novelis, a US-based company owned by the Group. This plant is the largest industrial investment in Alabama’s history and the first of its kind in 40 years.

A Leader in Global Business

Over the past 30 years, Kumar Mangalam Birla has transformed the Aditya Birla Group into a global company worth $66 billion, operating in more than 40 countries with 180,000 employees. He has led over 60 global acquisitions, one of the most by any Indian business leader.

At the Leadership Summit, Mr. Birla received the 2025 Global Leadership Award for his strong role in international business and in improving US-India economic relations.

Praise from Global Business Leaders

Several global leaders welcomed Mr. Birla to the board. John Chambers, Chairman of USISPF, said Mr. Birla will help the group explore “new paths.”
Shantanu Narayen, CEO of Adobe, called Mr. Birla a “visionary leader.”
Raj Subramaniam, CEO of FedEx, said Birla’s global vision will make the board stronger.

Mr. Birla said, “The US-India partnership is one of the most important in the world. Together, we can shape the future of global business and innovation.”

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