Mumbai, Sep 26 (UNI) Mr Deepak Sood, an industry leader with over two-and-half decades of experience in Corporate India, Government and Fortune 500 companies, on Thursday took over as Secretary General of the Associated Chambers of Commerce and Industry of India (ASSOCHAM), the country's apex business chamber.

Mr Sood had earlier worked as Executive Director of the Confederation of Indian Industry (CII). He was deputed as CEO of Invest Karnataka Forum (IKF), an investment promotion arm of the Karnataka Government.

He also worked for Foseco, (Burmah Castrol Company), Larsen and Toubro (L&T), Total Fina Elf and ABB Ltd and ABB group at different senior positions to name a few.



Mr Sood has been associated as part of the core team of 'Make in India', flagship programme and has contributed significantly towards it. In different capacities of his career spanning over 26 years, Mr Sood has worked closely with various State and Central Government departments, including Commerce and Industry, Ministry of Heavy Industries & Public Enterprises, Ministry of Railways and Department of Industrial Policy and promotion (DIPP).

'We welcome Mr Sood on board. We look forward to his contributions to ASSOCHAM, India's apex and most prestigious business chamber. I am sure, he would bring in new energy and experience to the chamber and lead its top class secretariat,' said Chamber President Mr B K Goenka.

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