New Delhi, June, 2023.
The
BRICS Chamber of Commerce and Industry (BRICS CCI) has appointed Ms Ruby Sinha
as the President of BRICS CCI WE, the women’s vertical of the BRICS BRICS CCI
for a period of three years. The BRICS Chamber of Commerce and Industry works
towards promoting active trade, commerce and entrepreneurship between the BRICS
and other friendly nations. She takes over from Ms. Shabana Nasim who has
become an Executive Director in BRICS CCI and Chief Patron of BRICS CCI WE.
The BRICS CCI women’s vertical is endeavouring towards building
a credible repository of working professionals, entrepreneurs, business
partners across different geographies and industry verticals and promoting
business interactions among members by organizing regular events platforms and
other forms of interactions. It also facilitates mentoring/training programs
for women professionals.
Announcing
the appointment, Dr. B.B.L. Madhukar, Director-General- BRICS CCI said,
“We firmly believe that Ms. Ruby Sinha’s vision, strategic acumen, and
dedication will elevate the women’s vertical to new heights of success and
significantly contribute to the overall objective of the Chamber. On behalf of
BRICS CCI, I extend my warmest congratulations to her.”
Speaking about her new role, Ms. Ruby Sinha,
President, BRICS CCI WE said “It’s an honour for me to come at
the helm of affairs of the women’s vertical of BRICS CCI at a time when the
G20’s focus on gender-based digital inclusivity and skilling alongwith our
Hon’ble PM’s vision of this decade being a Techade is a prime focus. I have
been a part of the women’s vertical BRICS CCI WE since its inception and being
a woman entrepreneur myself, I hope to take our focus on women empowerment and
enterprise further during my tenure.”
An entrepreneur herself, Ruby Sinha is the Founder of sheatwork.com,
a one-stop knowledge hub for women entrepreneurs and Kommune Brand
Communications. She started her career as a journalist and has been involved in
initiatives to support and encourage entrepreneurship among women.