Degree in Law and Science; Master's in Industrial Relations and Personnel Management. Over 40 years' experience in international work, largely based in Europe. Initially, nominated by Ministry of Commerce, Government of India as India's Representative to UNITED NATIONS-IPS, Paris and Zurich and since 1993, Director, Europe, CII, Cologne, Germany. Since 2004, Managing Director, Europe, Reliance Europe. Frequent guest lecturer at European management schools. Op-Ed Columnist. Expertise: India & EU market entry strategies, cross-cultural trainer in aspects of doing business, M&A transactions, joint ventures, legal contract negotiations, FDI and technical collaborations.