New Delhi: Harjinder Kang has been appointed as the UK’s Trade Commissioner for South Asia, the British High Commission in India said in a statement on Wednesday.
In his new role, Kang will lead overseas efforts to promote trade, investment, trade policy and export finance, as well as serve as the British Deputy High Commissioner for Western India. He will be based in Mumbai and will have the responsibility of Maharashtra, Goa and Madhya Pradesh.
Kang has previously served as the UK’s chief negotiator for the UK-India Free Trade Agreement and will now play a key role in assisting with its implementation.
“Harjinder will use his experience to build on our excellent track record on trade in South Asia, expanding opportunities for British businesses in untapped markets,” said UK Secretary of State for Business and Trade, Kemi Badenoch.
Prior to joining the Department of Commerce and Industry, Kang spent nearly 30 years at AstraZeneca, where he was global commercial director. He has also served as a member of the council of the University of Birmingham.
“With an economy of over £3.2 trillion and a growing population, a flourishing trade and investment relationship with South Asia holds enormous potential for UK businesses and consumers,” Badenoch said.
Commenting on her appointment, Kang said: “It is an honor to be appointed as Trade Commissioner for South Asia and Deputy High Commissioner for Western India, both vibrant and growing regions that are vital to the UK’s security and prosperity. “
Kang, who was born in Jalandhar and moved to the UK with his parents at the age of three, has three married daughters.
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