Atul Khanna, director of Global Cold Chain Alliance (GCCA) India, has been awarded a Certificate of Appreciation for Achievement in Trade by the US Department of Commerce’s US Commercial Service in recognition of his contribution to expanding trade between the United States and India.
The certificate was presented at a reception at the residence of Judy Reinke, minister–counselor for commercial affairs, Embassy of the United States, attended by executives representing many Indian and US companies.
As an example of how Khanna is fostering relationships and building trade connections, he recently hosted a meeting between GCCA India and four US representatives. This included three US State Department officials: Robert D Hormats, undersecretary of state for economic growth, energy, and environment; John Duncan, senior advisor; and Anjana Modi, senior economic advisor. Rafaela Zuidema, control officer at the US Embassy in India, also participated.
At the meeting, challenges and opportunites facing the cold chain in India were discussed, and several agriculture importers also participated in the latter part of the meeting.
“We are delighted that Atul has received this honor,” said Bill Hudson, chief executive officer of GCCA. “India holds so much potential for increased trade and development of the cold chain that it is vital that we promote it in every way possible. He is doing an outstanding job in this area.”
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