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Vol. 9 #1, September 2009
Representation for U.S.-India CEO Forum Sought
The U.S.-India CEO Forum, consisting of both private and public
sector members, was created in 2005 with the intention of bringing
together leaders of the respective business communities of the United
States and India to discuss issues of mutual interest, particularly
ways to strengthen the economic and commercial ties between the two
countries, and to communicate their joint recommendations to the U.S.
and Indian governments.
Candidates are currently being sought for membership on the U.S.
Section of the Forum. Candidates must be a Chief Executive
Officer or President (or have a comparable level of responsibility) of
a U.S.-owned or controlled company that is incorporated in and has its
main headquarters located in the United States and is currently doing
business in both India and the United States. Each candidate also
must be a U.S. citizen or otherwise legally authorized to work in the
United States and be able to travel to India and locations in the
United States to attend official meetings. In addition, the candidate
may not be a registered foreign agent under the Foreign Agents
Registration Act of 1938, as amended.
Applications for membership in the U.S. Section of the Forum will be based on:
- a demonstrated commitment by the applicant's company to the Indian market either through exports or investment;
- a demonstrated strong interest in India and its economic development;
- the ability to offer a broad perspective and business experience to the discussions;
- the ability to address cross-cutting issues that affect the entire business community; and
- the ability to initiate and be responsible for activities in which the Forum will be active.
The U.S. Section of the Forum should also include members who represent
a diversity of business sectors and geographic locations. To the extent
possible, Section members also should represent a cross-section of
small, medium, and large firms.
U.S. members will receive no compensation for their participation in
Forum-related activities. Individual members will be responsible
for all travel and related expenses associated with their participation
in the Forum, including attendance at Committee and Section
meetings. It is anticipated that the first meeting will be held
in late November in Washington, DC, in conjunction with senior level
government exchanges. The U.S. and Indian Sections should be
prepared to work together ahead of that time to prepare recommendations
to the U.S. and Indian governments. Only appointed members may
participate in official Forum meetings; substitutes and alternates will
not be designated. U.S. members will normally serve for two-year
terms but may be reappointed.
Applications as well as questions should be addressed to:
Linda Droker, Director
Office of South Asia and Oceania
U.S. Department of Commerce
1401 Constitution Avenue, NW. Room 2310
Washington, DC 20230
telephone: (202) 482-2955
linda.droker@mail.doc.gov
Applications should include:
- name and title of the individual requesting consideration;
- name and address of company's headquarters;
- location of incorporation;
- size of the company; size of company's export trade, investment, and nature of operations or interest in India; and
- a brief statement of why the candidate should be
considered, including information about the candidate's ability to
initiate and be responsible for activities in which the Forum will be
active.
Applications should be received no later than October 1, 2009.
Applications will be considered as they are received. All
candidates will be notified of whether they have been selected.
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