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Honourable Member of UK Parliament
Mr. Virendra Sharma was first elected as MP for Ealing Southall in a by-election on 19 July 2007, following the death of Labour MP Piara Khabra. Since then, he has been re-elected twice. Born in India, Mr. Sharma speaks Punjabi, Hindi, and Urdu. He moved to Hanwell in 1968, worked as a bus conductor, and later earned a degree from the London School of Economics. Before entering Parliament, he served as a councillor in Ealing for 25 years, including a term as Mayor. He currently chairs several All Party Parliamentary Groups (APPGs) focused on Indo-British relations, Gurkha Welfare, and health issues.
Founder of Cobra Beer Chairman of the Cobra Beer Partnership Ltd
Lord Karan Bilimoria CBE, DL is the founder of Cobra Beer, Chairman of the Cobra Beer Partnership Limited, Founding Chairman of the UK India Business Council, a Deputy Lieutenant of Greater London, a former Chancellor of Thames Valley University (now the University of West London); he was the youngest University Chancellor in the UK when appointed and is presently Chancellor of the University of Birmingham, making him the first Indian-born Chancellor of a Russell Group University in Great Britain. He is President of the UK Council for International Students Affairs (UKCISA) and since 2017 Lord Bilimoria has been a Bynum Tudor Fellow at Kellogg College, University of Oxford. He was awarded the Pravasi Bharatiya Samman in 2008 by the President of India and is a founding member of the Prime Minister of India’s Global Advisory Council.
Honourable Member of Indian Parliament
Dr. Shashi Tharoor is a second-term Lok Sabha MP and Chairman of the Parliamentary Standing Committee on External Affairs. He has served as Minister of State for Human Resource Development and External Affairs, and as Under-Secretary-General at the UN under Kofi Annan. A graduate of the Fletcher School of Law and Diplomacy, Dr. Tharoor is an award-winning author and recipient of numerous honors, including the Pravasi Bharatiya Samman and the King of Spain’s Encomienda de la Real Order. He has written extensively in major global publications and is recognized for his contributions to Indian politics and diplomacy.
Chairperson, SunMark Limited
Lord Rami Ranger CBE, FRSA, is a successful businessman honored by Queen Elizabeth II eight times, including for services to business and the community. He was appointed MBE in 2005 and CBE in 2016. Starting his first business in 1987 with just £2, he now runs two thriving companies with a turnover exceeding £200 million, exporting British goods to over 110 countries. His company, Sun Mark Ltd, made history by winning the Queen’s Award for Enterprise for five consecutive years (2009-2013) and has featured in the Sunday Times’ “Profit Track 100” for three years.
Managing Director at The Montcalm Luxury Hotels, UK
Ramesh Arora is a seasoned hospitality entrepreneur with over 40 years of global experience. As Managing Director of Montcalm Hotel Group in London, overseeing 24 properties, he has pioneered innovative approaches in hotel operations, integrating wellness, sustainability, and mindful living. A certified hotel administrator and a fellow of the Institute of Hospitality, UK, Ramesh’s leadership has earned numerous accolades, including “Hotelier of the Year” and “Tourism Ambassador” awards. His focus on digital marketing, revenue growth, and philanthropy, combined with a passion for mindfulness, has made him a visionary in the industry.