Executives from Walt Disney and Mahindra join the USISPF board of directors

Executives from Walt Disney and Mahindra join the USISPF board of directors

Executives from Walt Disney and Mahindra join the USISPF board of directors

The two executives have been Amarjyoti (Amar) Barua, executive vice president (EVP) of group strategy on the management of directors of Mahindra Group, as well as Dorothy Atwood, senior vice president of global legal, policy, as well as compliance for The Walt Disney Company. According to a statement from the US-India Strategic as well as Partnership Forum (USISPF).

Executives from Walt Disney and the Mahindra Group have teamed up the board of directors of the US India Strategic as well as Partnership Forum. According to the organization, this is evidence of the rising influence of Indian firms in the US and the success story of US corporations in India.

The two executives include Amarjyoti (Amar) Barua, executive vice president (EVP) of group strategy on the supervisory board of directors of Mahindra Group, and Dorothy Atwood, senior vice president of global legal, policy, as well as compliance for The Walt Disney Company. According to a statement from the US-India Strategic and Partnership Forum (USISPF).

Atwood's current position involves overseeing the company's worldwide government relations and international legal operations outside of the US. She also manages strategic public policy initiatives, ESG, and sustainability across all business lines. As.

Atwood is also in charge of the company's government ethics and compliance section and privacy legal department.

Baruah joined the Mahindra Group in May 2023 and now serves as EVP of Group Strategy. He is a member of the Executive Board of the Group. In his present position, Barua is in charge of the group strategy office and works with the company's whole business portfolio to promote both short- and long-term development.

"The US-India strategic cooperation is growing and exciting with a new year and new faces. The hiring of Dorothy and Amar is evidence of the US firms' success in India as well as the increasing number of Indian organizations in the US. "Since time immemorial, Disney has been made a household name in India, entertaining generations from yesteryear thanks to the iconic Mickey Mouse through today's top-notch content on digital platforms as well as new services," said USISPF Chairman and Chief Executive Officer Mukesh Aghi.

"Mahindra, a well-known brand in India, has significantly impacted the US economy in a variety of sectors, including agriculture, the auto industry, financial services, technology, and digital transformation. Amar and Dorothy are both seasoned professionals in the field, and their leadership will be crucial as we write a new chapter in the history of the US and India for 2024."

Atwood expressed her admiration for USISPF's efforts over the years and her excitement about finding ways to support its goals and collaborate with board members who represent esteemed US and Indian businesses.

The chance to fortify the geopolitical, economic, and cultural links that are the basis of US-India relations excites Barua.

"I'm excited to collaborate with USISPF members on projects that advance mutual advancement and cooperation between our two magnificent countries," he said.

A new organization called USISPF was founded to improve commercial ties between the US and India.