Leadership

People with experience.
Relationships with purpose.

UKABC brings together leaders from public life, international business, professional services and community engagement.

Patrons

Public service and shared purpose

Baroness Arlene Foster, Patron of the UK Asian Business Council
Patron

Baroness Arlene Foster

Former First Minister of Northern Ireland. Her experience in public leadership, economic development and international engagement supports UKABC's wider institutional and community ambitions.

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Current structure

Executive leadership

Sudeep Sakalle, Vice President of the UK Asian Business Council
Vice President

Sudeep Sakalle

Business leader with experience across international business, technology, fintech and partnership development. He supports UKABC strategy, communication and global programme development.

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Governance

Advisory panel

The Advisory Panel brings specialist experience into UKABC without presenting every adviser as part of the day-to-day executive team. Its members support the organisation across international trade, investment, diplomacy, public life, community engagement, culture, sport and specialist markets.

Dr Sarfraz Ashraf
Advisory Panel · Medical & Healthcare

Dr Sarfraz Ashraf

Contributes medical and healthcare insight alongside strategic advice and international professional relationships.

Councillor Sunil Chopra
Advisory Panel · Politics & Public Service

Councillor Sunil Chopra

Brings political, public-service and community experience to UKABC's relationships and wider engagement.

Kamal Prabhakar
Advisory Panel · Sport

Kamal Prabhakar

Founder of KP Smart Sports, Kamal contributes experience in sports and media talent representation, cricket relationships, sponsorship, events and international sporting connections.