| | OCTOBER 20238Arrow, the well-known menswear brand, is pleased to announce the appointment of Anand Aiyer as its new Chief Executive Officer (CEO). Aiyer brings a wealth of experience and an impressive track record of accomplishments to this esteemed role, with a career spanning over 24 years in the fashion and retail sectors. His arrival marks a watershed moment in Arrow's history, ushering in a new era of growth and cutting-edge innovation.Aiyer's distinguished credentials as an industry veteran, combined with his strong leadership abilities and strategic foresight, seamlessly complement Arrow's rich legacy of delivering outstanding menswear to the modern man. Arrow, known for meeting a wide range of menswear needs for various occasions, is looking forward to a period of sustained excellence and groundbreaking advancements under Aiyer's dynamic leadership."I am thrilled to take on the CEO role at Arrow, a brand that has consistently embodied the essence of refinement and sophistication across generations," he said. I eagerly await the opportunity to work with the exceptionally talented Arrow team, forging ahead to enrich our legacy and introduce captivating innovations that will delight our valued customers". On the sidelines of the UN General Assembly (UNGA), India, Israel, the United States, and the United Arab Emirates (UAE) launched a uniquely structured I2U2 business coalition, also known as a private enterprise partnership.Separately, Washington, DC, Tel Aviv, Delhi, and Abu Dhabi launched an official I2U2 website, inviting project proposals in seven domains -- water, climate/energy, transportation, space, health, food security, and technology -- preferably centred in West Asia, Africa, South Asia, and the United States.The I2U2's push to involve the private sector, with the US leading the way, is seen as yet another step to deepen economic integration between South Asia and West Asia.Dammu Ravi, secretary (economic relations) in the Ministry of External Affairs, Ronen Levi, director general of Israel's Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Ahmed Ali El Sayegh, UAE minister of state for foreign affairs, and Jose Fernandez, US undersecretary of state for economic growth, energy, and the environment, are the group's four official leaders.According to those familiar with the discussions leading up to the announcement, the foundation for the I2U2 initiative is being laid. "Remember this initiative is new," said an official from one of the four countries who did not want to be identified. Governments have now developed habits of cooperating with one another. However, we all recognise the importance of involving and unleashing the private sector for specific initiatives. This is an open invitation to private players, large and small, to come and participate in an exciting future at a time of tremendous economic dynamism and potential in the region, as well as growing geopolitical convergencex". ANAND AIYER TO SPEARHEAD ARROW RETAIL'S GROWTH AS NEW CEOINDIA, ISRAEL, THE UNITED STATES, AND UAE FORM BUSINESS COALITIONIN FOCUSIN FOCUS
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