Meeting of Consul General Dr. Venkatachalam Murugan with the Manchester India Partnership Board at the beautiful Old Trafford Stadium in Manchester on 5th June, 2024.

Consul General Dr. Venkatachalam Murugan had a productive meeting with the Manchester India Partnership Board at the beautiful Old Trafford Stadium in Manchester on 5th June, 2024. The meeting focused on restrategizing the priority sectors for MIP, namely Digital, Technology, Aerospace, Sports, and Transport. This gathering was attended by around 20 individuals, including representatives from leading Indian firms based in Manchester. Notable attendees included Mr. Simon Arora, Chair of MIP and former CEO of the retail chain B&M, Ms. Lucie Hinton from Manchester Airport, Ms. Jo Ahmed, Head of Aviation Business Development, Ms. Lynn Shaw, Head of the Department of Business and Trade, Mr. Joe Mannings, Chair of MIDAS Manchester Inward Investment Agency, and Mr. Dan Whitehead, Senior Business Development Manager at Emirates Old Trafford & Ms. Nichole Strickland from Greater Manchester Combined Authority. Discussed continued on the ongoing projects and ways Consulate General of India, Birmingham can further enhance them.
Exciting prospects for collaboration between Manchester & India!