| | MAY 20248In a historic accolade, Sunil Bharti Mittal, Chairman of Bharti Enterprises, has been granted an honorary knighthood by the United Kingdom. Mittal becomes the first Indian citizen to receive this prestigious honor, being appointed as Knight Commander of the Most Excellent Order of the British Empire (KBE) by King Charles III. This recognition is attributed to Mittal's significant contributions to fostering business relations between the UK and India.The KBE, one of the highest distinctions bestowed by the British sovereign to civilians, is awarded in an honorary capacity to foreign nationals. Expressing his gratitude, Mittal remarked, "I am deeply humbled by this gracious recognition from His Majesty, King Charles". He emphasized the historical ties between the UK and India, heralding a new era of enhanced cooperation and collaboration.Mittal reiterated his commitment to bolstering economic and trade relationships between the two nations, citing the pivotal role played by the UK government in fostering an attractive investment environment. He expressed appreciation for the government's support and attentive approach to business needs.This latest honor adds to Mittal's already illustrious accolades, including the Padma Bhushan, one of India's highest civilian honors, conferred upon him in 2007 for his exemplary service and contributions of distinguished merit.Sunil Bharti Mittal's remarkable achievements continue to underscore his enduring dedication to fostering global partnerships and driving economic growth. Visa has appointed Shruti Gupta as Vice President and Head of Commercial and Money Movement Solutions (CMS) for India and South Asia. In this strategic role, Gupta will oversee Visa's business and corporate solutions, encompassing commercial solutions, integrated money movement, and Visa government solutions. With an extensive background in banking and finance, particularly in commercial solutions and strategy, Gupta brings valuable expertise to Visa's team. Sandeep Ghosh, Group Country Manager, Visa India and South Asia, expressed delight in welcoming Gupta and highlighted her rich experience. Gupta's key responsibilities include formulating and executing a multi-year growth strategy in collaboration with the leadership team in India and South Asia.Gupta stated that Visa's consistent leadership in payment ecosystem innovations aligns with her belief in the pivotal role of a strategic approach in business development with commercial clients. With over two decades of experience at Citi, Gupta has navigated various roles in commercial, risk management, and strategy, catering to MNCs, local corporates, and the startup ecosystem. Commencing her professional journey with Citi India in 2000, Gupta's recent role was as Managing Director for the multinational segment of Citi commercial banking. BHARTI ENTERPRISES CHAIRMAN SUNIL BHARTI MITTAL RECEIVES HONORARY KNIGHTHOOD FROM UKVISA NAMES SHRUTI GUPTA AS VP OF COMMERCIAL SOLUTIONS FOR INDIA & SOUTH ASIAIN FOCUSIN FOCUS
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