Vijay Goel, Chairman ASSOCHAM UK, Founder Indo-European Business Forum, AP Govt London Representative
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Vijay Goel is a prominent figure in the business and legal communities, renowned for his remarkable achievements and contributions in bridging . He is the founder of the Indo-European Business Forum, an esteemed organisation established in 2007, which serves as a platform for influential business leaders from India and the UK.
Vijay Goel Biography
Vijay Goel is the the Chairman of ASSOCHAM UK, one of the largest Chambers of Commerce in India and former Chairman of the London Chamber of Commerce Asian Business Association.
Mr. Goel also plays a significant role in promoting business collaborations with Africa. He holds the position of Vice Chairman of the Africa International Business Forum, where he contributes to fostering economic ties between African nations and global business communities.
Recognized for his expertise and influential contributions, Vijay Goel is a valued member of several advisory groups and committees. He holds a position as a member of The UKTI Global Entrepreneur India Advisory Group, providing valuable insights and guidance for entrepreneurs and businesses looking to expand into the Indian market.
Mr. Goel is also an advisor to the Hinduja Group, which is a promoter of companies like Ashok Leyland, IndusInd Bank, and Hinduja Ventures, among others. He was also a Special Advisor to the Commonwealth Business Council (CBC) for investments, an organisation that has top connections in more than 53 countries.
A lawyer by background, Mr. Goel has been Working at Singhania & Co for more than 15 years, where he has been advising clients on matters relating to corporate law, and laws relating to joint ventures and foreign collaborations. In one of his deals, his client, a Government of India Company, provided approximately USD 500 million to Reliance for their power project in the year 2009.
As a philanthropist, Vijay has been serving as a Local Coordinator for the Government of Andhra Pradesh (India) since April 2016, working towards the growth and development of the region.
Mr. Goel has been recognised and honoured with numerous prestigious awards throughout his career. In 2015, he received an award from the Indian Finance Minister, Mr. Arun Jaitley, acknowledging his outstanding contributions. In 2010, he was bestowed the Asian Achievers 'Award for Professional of the Year' by Britain's Minister of State for Justice, Lord Tom McNally, at a ceremony held at Wembley Stadium.
Mr. Vijay Goel was honoured with the 'National Law Day Award' in 2009 by Her Excellency, Smt. Pratibha Devi Singh Patil, the then Honourable President of the Republic of India, in recognition of his exemplary contributions to commercial law and strengthening Indo-UK business relations. Moreover, he was awarded the prestigious 'Asian Leadership in Europe' by Asian Who's Who International, further highlighting his significant accomplishments.
Learn more about Vijay Goel at https://www.openbusinesscouncil.org/wiki/vijay-goel
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