The BRICS Chamber of Commerce and Industry (BRICS CCI) has successfully appointed Sharmishtha Ghosh as its Executive Director for International Partnerships and Outreach, a newly created position aimed at strengthening trade and investment engagement as the BRICS grouping expands to 11 member countries and India assumes its chairship in 2026. According to reports from Moneycontrol, this strategic appointment comes as BRICS prepares to welcome 11 nations and India takes the helm in 2026. In her new role, Ghosh will spearhead the Chamber's initiatives on cross-border trade corridors, bilateral investments and institutional dialogue, with a focus on helping businesses across emerging economies access new markets and deepen economic cooperation.
Ghosh will lead the Chamber's work on cross border trade corridors, bilateral investment and high level institutional dialogue, with the aim of helping enterprises across emerging economies reach new markets and deepen economic partnerships. As reported by Moneycontrol, her mandate will include helping businesses across emerging economies access new markets and deepen economic partnerships. Ghosh brings more than 20 years of experience in strategic advisory, public policy and international business expansion, serving as the founder and managing director of In Tandem Global Consulting, a strategy advisory firm operating in India and the UAE. Over her career, she has advised companies on market entry strategies, foreign investments and cross-border collaborations, according to Moneycontrol reports. Her vision will center around amplifying trade and investment flows while her profound expertise in global business strategy will guide efforts to enhance market access and international dialogue among enterprises.
Over her career, Ghosh has advised companies on market entry strategies, foreign investments and cross-border collaborations, according to Moneycontrol reports. She has also facilitated economic roundtables and contributed to the development of digital trade corridors connecting India, Europe and the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region. Prior to launching her consultancy, Ghosh held senior roles in international business development and corporate advisory, working closely with government agencies, multinational companies and industry associations on trade promotion and global market expansion. As reported by Moneycontrol, her work has also included facilitating economic roundtables and developing digital trade corridors across India, Europe and the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region.
Speaking on her appointment, Ghosh stated her priority would be to build practical trade corridors, encourage cross-border investment and set up institutional channels that help businesses across member economies enter one another's markets. As reported by Moneycontrol, she noted that the appointment comes at a time when global trade and investment patterns are increasingly shifting towards South-South cooperation. "My focus will be on building practical trade corridors, encouraging cross border investment and setting up institutional channels that help businesses across member economies enter one another's markets," Ghosh said. Announcing the appointment, BRICS CCI Chairman Sameep Shastri emphasized that the chamber is preparing for its expanded role as the grouping grows, stating that Ghosh brings the experience and networks to strengthen international partnerships. "The Chamber is preparing for its place in a BRICS of 11 member nations. Sharmishtha brings the experience and the networks to strengthen our international partnerships, and she will help carry our mandate forward," he said.
