Kumar Mangalam Birla joins USISPF Executive Committee; Aditya Birla Group recognised as top Indian investor in U.S.
The U.S.-India Strategic Partnership Forum (USISPF) on Friday announced the appointment of Kumar Mangalam Birla, Chairman of the Aditya Birla Group, to the Executive Committee of its Board of Directors, Economic Times reported.
“It is an honor to join the USISPF Executive Committee. In a short span, USISPF has become a strong force in shaping and strengthening the strategic and economic ties between the United States and India. Its work in fostering dialogue, collaboration, and trust between the two nations has made a meaningful difference,” Birla said.
He added, “The U.S.-India partnership is among the most consequential partnerships in the world, and I have long believed that when our two nations come together with purpose and clarity, they can shape the arc of global commerce and innovation for the better.”
USISPF is delighted to announce the appointment of Mr. Kumar Mangalam Birla, Chairman of the @AdityaBirlaGrp, to our Board of Directors, as a Member of the Executive Committee.
— US-India Strategic Partnership Forum (@USISPForum) July 11, 2025
Aditya Birla Group is the largest Indian greenfield investor in the United States, with investments… pic.twitter.com/TQMgB6w2ru
In its announcement, USISPF highlighted that the Aditya Birla Group is the largest Indian greenfield investor in the United States, with total investments exceeding USD 15 billion.
The conglomerate has operations in 15 U.S. states across sectors such as metals, carbon black, and chemicals.
Birla was also recently presented with the Global Leadership Award at the 2025 USISPF Leadership Summit held in Washington, D.C.
John Chambers, Chairman of USISPF, said, “I was honored to present the 2025 Global Leadership Award to Mr. Birla, who is a leading figure of the Indian business community. Mr. Birla joining the Executive Committee will help steer USISPF to new horizons and uncharted paths, as we continue to grow and define this accelerated partnership.”
His appointment was welcomed by fellow members of the forum.
Shantanu Narayen, Chair and CEO of Adobe and Vice Chair of the USISPF Executive Committee, said, “His visionary leadership and transformative impact on global business make him an invaluable addition to our efforts in strengthening the U.S.-India partnership.”
USISPF also noted that the Aditya Birla Group is India’s third-largest conglomerate, with a leadership presence in sectors such as cement, chemicals, metals, textiles, fashion, and financial services.
The group’s growth, it said, is supported by a merit-based culture and a global workforce of 180,000 employees.
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