Team members

AACC Governing Council & Team

Governing Council

The AACC Governing Council comprises esteemed leaders and industry experts who guide the Chamber’s strategic direction and policy initiatives. Their collective vision drives impactful collaborations between Asia and the Arab world.


Dr. Asif Iqbal

Global President



Dr. Utkarsha Lokesh

Chairman of the Health Committee



HRH Princess Fay Jahan Ara

Co-Chair



Saad Al Dabbagh

Joint Secretary



HRH Prince Alexander von Ary

President – Economic Affairs Committee



Mr. Harry bos

Director – Netherlands



Madhu Kiran

Director – Business Advocacy



Dr. Kemal Yildirim

Director – Turkey



Dr. Itimad Elmrani

Director – Morocco



Rim Siam

Director – Egypt



Ms. Thoraya Al Awadhi

Director – UAE


AACC Management Team

The AACC Management Team consists of experienced professionals dedicated to executing the Chamber’s vision and initiatives with efficiency and integrity. They oversee day-to-day operations, member services, and strategic programs, ensuring seamless collaboration between Asian and Arab business communities.


Dr. Asif Iqbal




Mr. Wali Kashvi




Ms. Kaveri Sinhji




Dr. Umaiz Ahmed





Essam Al Tamimi

Senior Partner



Khalid Abdel Wahab Farag Afifi




Hassan Arab Darwish

Deputy Managing Partner & Regional Head of Dispute Resolution



Mr.Harry Boss




Tribhuvan Darbari




Thoraya Awadhi



Advisory Team

The AACC Advisory Team is composed of distinguished experts, industry veterans, and thought leaders who provide strategic insights and guidance to the Chamber. Their deep knowledge and global perspective help shape policies, foster innovation, and support sustainable economic partnerships between Asia and the Arab world.


Sharief Habib Al Awadhi

AACC Director-Emirate of Fujeirah



Polayil Joseph Thomas

Head – Corporate Governance & Regulatory Affairs



Shri. Premchand

Head – Defense Division



Sudhir Chandra

Director – Direct Taxes Committee



Shri. Premchand

Head – Defense Division



Ameer Ahamed Manappat

Director – Gulf Committee



Usha Krishna Kumar

President – Womens Committee



Kulsum Shadab Wahab

Director (Riyadh – KSA)



Chava Hanumantha Rao

Director – Law & Justice Committee



Manohar Nichani

Director – Economic Affairs Committee



Mathai George Nooranal

Chairman – Committee for Development of International Projects (MENA Region)



Prof. N.K Goyal

Director – Telecom Committee



Kumkum Chadha

Director – Media Committee



Naushad Thottumkara

Joint Director – Media Committee



Dr. M. Anuradha Reddy

Director – Health Committee



The Asian Arab Chamber of Commerce (AACC) is a prestigious trade and business facilitation platform committed to strengthening economic cooperation between Asia, the Arab world, and Eurasia.


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