Growth-Bound India Global Forum Makes Top BBC Hire

India Global Forum (IGF), a leading platform focused on promoting modern India's global narrative and building impactful international partnerships, has strengthened its global presence with a key appointment.

Uday Karan Verma, a former senior executive at BBC India, has been named President of Business Relations at IGF.

Verma, who spent over seven years at BBC India, most recently as Country Manager, brings extensive experience in business development and strategic alliances to his new role.

This appointment is part of IGF's broader growth strategy, which includes several key hires aimed at enhancing the forum's global influence.

Manoj Ladwa, Founder and Chairman of IGF, expressed his enthusiasm for Verma's addition, stating, "This is an exciting time for both India and IGF.

I'm delighted to welcome Uday to our amazing team, where his vast experience in fostering business relationships will help drive forward our vision of unlocking limitless opportunities."

Verma's career spans over 20 years with top brands like BBC, Network18, and ESPN Star Sports.

At BBC, he played a critical role in launching BBC StoryWorks and led successful initiatives such as BBC Golf Connect and BBC Sportswomen of the Year, showcasing his leadership in revenue generation, content creation, and strategic vision.

Commenting on his new role, Verma said, "I'm thrilled to join IGF, a platform that brilliantly showcases India's story on the global stage.

IGF's mission to unlock India's immense potential aligns with my passion for driving meaningful growth and partnerships. As a member of this dynamic team, I hope to unlock many new opportunities to shape impactful global dialogues, fostering innovation and sustainable growth across markets and industries."

IGF, as a global affairs organisation, promotes the narrative of contemporary India, believing that the country's rapid growth offers limitless opportunities to the world.

The forum's initiatives focus on accelerating prosperity, global resilience, connecting India's tech and innovation ecosystem to the world, driving climate leadership, promoting diversity in business, and inspiring creativity for a sustainable future. Find out more below.

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