Mumbai: India Global Forum (IGF) has expanded its international presence by appointing Uday Karan Verma, a senior executive from BBC India, as president - business relations. With over seven years at BBC India, most recently as country manager, Verma has significant experience in developing business opportunities and strategic alliances. His appointment supports IGF’s growth strategy and ongoing efforts to enhance its global influence.

India Global Forum founder and chairman Manoj Ladwa said: “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.”

Uday Karan Verma has more than two decades of experience across top brands, including BBC, Network18, and ESPN Star Sports. At BBC, he played a pivotal 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, content, and strategic vision.

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,” he added.