Market connections
Helping UK organisations explore overseas markets and international organisations find a credible route into the UK.
Who We Are
Trusted relationships.
Trusted relationships.
Real international opportunity.
UKABC connects businesses, governments and institutions across borders—creating the right conversations and helping promising relationships move forward.
UKABC at a glance
What is the UK Asian Business Council?
UK Asian Business Council (UKABC) is a UK-based international business network connecting businesses, governments, embassies, high commissions, institutions and communities. UKABC supports international trade, investment, UK market entry, overseas expansion, strategic introductions, roundtables, partnerships and selected community initiatives.
UKABC works with UK organisations exploring international markets and with overseas organisations seeking to establish, invest, find partners or grow in the United Kingdom. Its strongest roots are in UK–India engagement, alongside a wider network across Asia, Africa, Europe and other growth markets.
OrganisationUK Asian Business Council (UKABC)
Based inHounslow, London, United Kingdom
ChairmanAndrew Grocock
PresidentTaha Coburn-Kutay
Vice PresidentsSudeep Sakalle and Junaid Ahmed
Core focusTrade, investment, market entry, international partnerships and strategic introductions
Our identity
Who we are
UK Asian Business Council (UKABC) is a UK-based international business network that brings together business leaders, governments, embassies, high commissions, institutions and communities.
For more than a decade, we have created trusted settings in which people can meet, understand one another’s priorities and explore credible opportunities. Our relationships extend from boardrooms and diplomatic missions to the Houses of Parliament and international markets.
We support UK organisations looking overseas and international organisations seeking to establish, invest or grow in the United Kingdom. Our strongest roots are in UK–India engagement, with an expanding network across Asia, Africa, Europe and other growth markets.
“The most valuable international opportunities begin with trust—the right people, brought together for the right reason, with a shared interest in making progress.”Our approach
Our role
How we create value
Strategic introductions
Connecting leaders with relevant businesses, institutions, advisers, investors and public-sector contacts.
High-level convening
Focused roundtables and events involving embassies, high commissions, Parliament and senior decision-makers.
Long-term relationships
Building engagement that continues beyond one meeting, one event or one transaction.
Our approach
From introduction to progress
Understand the ambition
We begin with the organisation, market, challenge and relationship that would make a meaningful difference.
Find the credible route
We identify relevant institutions, potential partners, experienced advisers and realistic entry points.
Bring the right people together
Introductions are focused and purposeful, with a clear reason for both sides to engage.
Keep the relationship moving
We help maintain momentum through follow-up meetings, roundtables, delegations and specialist partners.
A bridge between markets
Our international role
UKABC works across a broad international ecosystem: businesses and entrepreneurs; embassies and high commissions; economic-development organisations; trade bodies; professional advisers; universities; and trusted delivery partners.
Over the years, we have convened dialogue at the Houses of Parliament, worked with diplomatic missions and welcomed senior leaders from the UK and overseas. These relationships allow us to create informed, focused engagement—not simply large networking events.
UK organisationsExploring international markets, partnerships and investment opportunities.
Overseas organisationsEstablishing, investing, finding partners or growing in the United Kingdom.
Governments & institutionsBuilding credible engagement with business communities and strategic sectors.
Delivery partnersProviding specialist capability when an opportunity requires practical support.
The people behind UKABC
Leadership shaped by experience
UKABC is guided by leaders and advisers whose experience spans public life, international business, finance, technology, professional services, sport and community engagement. Together, they bring the judgement, relationships and practical understanding needed to support meaningful international collaboration.