Ilayas Quraishi, COO at the Parikh Media and Neha Mahajan, Business development and Outreach manager at Chugh are among those elected to the Borad of Directors of The Asian Indian Chamber of Commerce (AICC) after the elections held on November 29, 2023 at the prestigious Mogul Ballroom in Edison, NJ.
Other newly elected Board of Directors for the term 2024-25 include: Rajeev Krishna, Rekha Sarathy, Chetan Wattamwar, Harry Mehta, Komal Dangi, Ajay Kumar, Parag Nevatia, and Shachi Rai Gupta.
This term marks the inclusion of three new faces, Neha Mahajan, Shachi Rai Gupta, and Ajay Kumar, bringing fresh perspectives and energy to the AICC leadership, the organization said. “Each member of the newly elected board brings a wealth of experience and enthusiasm, and their leadership is expected to contribute significantly to the growth and success of the chamber,” a press release isued here stated.
Addressing the gathering, current President Rajeev Krishna, highlighted the accomplishments of the last two years under his leadership. He expressed gratitude to the dedicated Board members who he said, worked tirelessly to elevate the organization. He said he expected AICC to achieve new heights, and hoped to organize AI technology seminars to impact small businesses positively. He encouraged Board members to share their ideas and actively participate in implementing them.
“I am thrilled to share the exciting news ablut the newly concluded elections for AICC. Each member to the BOD brings a wealth of experience and enthusiasm to the table, and I am confident that their leadership will significantly to the growth and success of our chanmber,” wrote Ilayas Quraishi after being elected to the Board.
Neha Mahajan in her remarks after being elected to the BOD said, “Super excited and thankful to be voted and appointed to the Borad of Directors of The Asian Indian Chamber of Commerce. Looking forward to serving the community at large, one step at a time, creating newer heights for the business community.’
Anil Bansal and Priti Pandya Patel, past presidents of AICC, conducted the election process efficiently, in their positions as election committee members. They announced the results, and extended heartfelt congratulations to the new board.
As a gesture of appreciation to the members, Kunal Lamba, a well-known singer from New Jersey, entertained the audience with Bollywood melodies at the event.
