Established in 1968, the Indo-American Chamber of Commerce is the apex bi-lateral Chamber synergising India-US economic engagement
In recognition of his contribution in the defence sector, Indian-American chief executive of General Atomics Global Corporation Vivek Lall has been selected for the prestigious Entrepreneur Leadership Awards by the Indo-American Chamber of Commerce, a report in The Tribune, Chandigarh, says
Established in 1968, the Indo-American Chamber of Commerce (IACC) is the apex bi-lateral Chamber synergising India-US economic engagement.
Lall, 53, has been selected for the ‘Global Leader in Defence and Aviation Sector’ award category, and was presented the award virtually during on Friday, April 22. Union Civil Aviation Minister Jyotiraditya Madhavrao Scindia was the chief guest at the event.
Lall, who has played a key role in enhancing defence trade in various capacities in Boeing, Lockheed Martin and now General Atomics, was recently honoured by the Governor of Kentucky as a Kentucky Colonel, which is the highest title of honour bestowed by the State.
Former US presidents George Bush, Jimmy Carter, Lynden Johnson, Ronald Reagan are some others that have been conferred this honour.
Lall, who has played a key role in enhancing defence trade in various capacities in Boeing, Lockheed Martin and now General Atomics, was recently honoured by the Governor of Kentucky as a Kentucky Colonel, which is the highest title of honour bestowed by the State.
Last year, Lall was appointed to the International Advisory Group of the US Chamber of Commerce. He also serves on the Board of Directors of US Japan Business Council and US India Business Council in Washington DC.
Lall also serves as Senior Advisor to the Center for Commerce and Diplomacy at the University of California San Diego, as well as on the Board of the Center for Advancing Global Business at San Diego State University.
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