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Karan Bilimoria appointed chair of top British commerce body
Bilimoria is the founding chairman of the UK India Business Council, deputy lieutenant of Greater London, and formerly the first Indian-born Chancellor of the University of Birmingham.
Karan Bilimoria / International Chamber of Commerce United Kingdom (ICCUK)
Karan Bilimoria, a British-Indian has been appointed as the new chair of the International Chamber of Commerce United Kingdom (ICCUK), with his term set to commence on Jan. 1, 2025. He will succeed Paul Drechsler CBE, who has served as Chair for the past four years.
Bilimoria, who holds a Bachelor of Commerce degree from Osmania University in Hyderabad and qualified as a Chartered Accountant in London, later studied law at Cambridge University.
He is the founder of Cobra Beer and the Chairman of both Cobra Beer Partnership Limited and Molson Coors Cobra India.
Bilimoria is the founding chairman of the UK India Business Council and holds several prestigious roles, including deputy lieutenant of Greater London, lieutenant for the City of London, and former Chancellor of the University of West London. From 2014 to 2024, he served as the first Indian-born Chancellor of the University of Birmingham, a Russell Group University in Great Britain.
In 2006, Bilimoria was appointed as Lord Bilimoria of Chelsea, becoming the first Zoroastrian Parsi to sit in the House of Lords. In 2008, he was honored with the Pravasi Bharti Samman by the President of India.
In his new role, he expressed strong support for the British government's efforts to restart talks on a Free Trade Agreement (FTA) with India. He emphasized the ICC’s unique position to bridge dialogue between major trading nations, fostering international partnerships and supporting both government and industry.
Bilimoria, honoring his predecessor Paul Drechsler’s legacy said, “I am deeply honored to take on the role of Chair at this pivotal moment for the UK. Paul Drechsler has left a remarkable legacy, and I am committed to building on the strong foundation he has established.”
He expressed his commitment to enhancing the ICC’s influence on global economic policies, particularly through the G7 and G20.
Chris Southworth, Secretary General of ICC United Kingdom, welcomed Karan Bilimoria as the new chair, praising his experience, passion for international trade, and global connections.
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