The U.S.-India Strategic Partnership Forum (USISPF) has appointed Kumar Mangalam Birla, Chairman of the Aditya Birla Group, to its Executive Committee, marking another milestone in strengthening U.S.-India economic collaboration. The announcement, made on Friday, underscores Birla’s influential role in bridging transnational business ties.
Expressing his appreciation for the appointment, Birla remarked, “It’s a privilege to be part of the USISPF Executive Committee. In a short span of time, the Forum has become a key player in enhancing the strategic and commercial relationship between India and the United States.” He praised USISPF’s ongoing work in nurturing trust and collaboration between the two democracies, describing the U.S.-India alliance as one of the world’s most transformative partnerships.
The Aditya Birla Group, under Birla’s leadership, has emerged as the largest Indian greenfield investor in the U.S., with investments exceeding $15 billion. The Group’s footprint extends across 15 U.S. states, spanning diverse sectors such as metals, carbon black, and chemicals.
The appointment comes on the heels of Birla receiving the prestigious 2025 Global Leadership Award at the USISPF Leadership Summit held in Washington, D.C. John Chambers, Chairman of USISPF, who personally presented the award, stated, “Mr. Birla’s inclusion in the Executive Committee positions us to scale new heights in this evolving partnership.”
Fellow board members welcomed Birla’s addition with enthusiasm. Shantanu Narayen, Chair and CEO of Adobe and Vice Chair of the USISPF Executive Committee, called Birla’s leadership “visionary” and emphasized that his global business acumen would significantly contribute to USISPF’s strategic goals.
Founded on a commitment to meritocracy and innovation, the Aditya Birla Group is India’s third-largest conglomerate, with operations in cement, metals, textiles, fashion, chemicals, and financial services. With a global workforce of 180,000 employees, the group is widely recognized for its resilience, scale, and forward-thinking strategy.
Birla’s appointment to the Executive Committee reflects not only his stature in global commerce but also signals the deepening of U.S.-India relations through trusted corporate leadership. As both nations look to amplify cooperation in sectors like technology, manufacturing, and energy, Birla’s presence on the board is expected to lend strategic vision to one of the world’s most consequential bilateral partnerships.
