Fostering an Environment for Investment and Inspiring Innovation
VIEW EVENT DETAILSIn the 21st century, the wealth of a nation is often intangible capital in the form of knowledge, goodwill, and intellectual property assets. From the Jaipur foot to water ATMs and backpack Electrocardiogram (ECG) machines, necessity has fuelled India’s innovation sector. As innovation increasingly becomes a global game, with cross cultural collaboration in the spheres of science and technology furthering innovative capability and boosting economic growth through manufacturing and trade, what opportunities can the world's two largest democracies tap into? How might India take steps to cultivate an environment which encourages innovation and supports sustainable economic growth, and how might these deepen mutual business ties? Join us for an engaging discussion between Charles H. Rivkin, Assistant Secretary of State for Economic and Business Affairs and Ashish Chauhan, Managing Director & Chief Executive Officer of the Bombay Stock Exchange on fostering an environment for investment and inspiring innovation in India.
Charles H. Rivkin is the Assistant Secretary of State for Economic and Business Affairs with the United States Government. Prior to his appointment, Rivkin served for more than four years as the United States Ambassador to France and Monaco where he led one of America’s largest diplomatic missions. Prior to his government service, Ambassador Rivkin worked in the media sector for over 20 years where he served as President and CEO of award-winning entertainment companies such as The Jim Henson Company and Wildbrain. In 2013, Ambassador Rivkin was personally awarded the Légion d’honneur with the rank of Commander by French President François Hollande.
Ashish Chauhan is currently the Managing Director and CEO of the Bombay Stock Exchange. He is best known as the father of modern financial derivatives in India. Ashish has been an integral part of the team responsible for setting up the National Stock Exchange where he set up the first commercial satellite network, initial technology platform, the Nifty index and many other such platforms for trading. He has also been responsible for technologically revamping the BSE. His efforts have been lauded through numerous awards, most recently - the Best CEO in the Financial Markets of Asia Pacific by the Asian Banker.