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USISPF Appoints Kumar Mangalam Birla as Member of Executive Committee

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Kumar Mangalam Birla, Chairman of the Aditya Birla Group, has been appointed to the US-India Strategic Partnership Forum (USISPF) Board of Directors as a member of the Executive Committee. Birla's appointment comes as the USISPF continues to grow and strengthen the U.S.-India partnership, with a focus on fostering dialogue, collaboration, and trust between the two nations. As a leading figure in the Indian business community, Birla brings his vision and leadership to the USISPF, aligning with the organization's mission to advance the strategic and economic ties between the U.S. and India.

Key Takeaways:

  • Kumar Mangalam Birla, Chairman of the Aditya Birla Group, has been appointed to the USISPF Board of Directors as a member of the Executive Committee.
  • The Aditya Birla Group is the largest Indian greenfield investor in the United States, with investments exceeding $15 billion and operations spanning 15 states across metals, carbon black, and chemicals.
  • The Group's U.S. subsidiary, Novelis, is the world's largest aluminum recycling company and plays a critical role in revitalizing and advancing the U.S. manufacturing sector.
  • Among the Group's most ambitious projects is a ~$4.1 billion investment in Bay Minette, Alabama, which will establish the first fully integrated aluminum rolling and recycling plant in the U.S. in four decades and represents the largest industrial investment in Alabama's history.
  • Under Mr. Birla's leadership, the Aditya Birla Group has grown into a $66 billion multinational with operations in over 40 countries and a market capitalization exceeding $100 billion.
  • The Group holds leading positions across all major sectors in which it operates, including cement, chemicals, metals, textiles, fashion and financial services.
  • USISPF Chairman John Chambers and President & CEO Dr. Mukesh Aghi presented the Global Leadership Award to Kumar Mangalam Birla at the USISPF Leadership Summit 2025 in Washington, D.C.
  • Birla's commitment to fostering mutual prosperity through investments, innovation, and community development aligns perfectly with USISPF's mission.

Statistics:

  • The Aditya Birla Group has investments exceeding $15 billion in the United States.
  • The Group operates in 15 states across metals, carbon black, and chemicals in the United States.
  • The Group's U.S. subsidiary, Novelis, is the world's largest aluminum recycling company.
  • The ~$4.1 billion investment in Bay Minette, Alabama, will establish the first fully integrated aluminum rolling and recycling plant in the U.S. in four decades.
  • The Aditya Birla Group has a market capitalization exceeding $100 billion.
  • The Group has a global workforce of 180,000 employees.

Sources:

  • "Washington, DC , July 11, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) --"
  • "USISPF Chairman John Chambers and President & CEO Dr. Mukesh Aghi presenting the Global Leadership Award to Kumar Mangalam Birla at the USISPF Leadership Summit 2025 in Washington, DC, on June 2."
  • "About USISPF The US-India Strategic Partnership Forum (USISPF) is committed to creating the most powerful partnership between the United States and India."
  • "Press inquiries USISPF Ankit Jain ajain@usispf.org 2244607900 2550 M St NW Washington, DC 20037, USA"

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