International Trade Council Announces Appointment of Two Co-Chairpersons for the United Arab Emirates

Ms. Melanie Walker, Board Representative and Member Chairperson, today announced that the International Trade Council has appointed two Co-Chairpersons to the International Trade Council for the United Arab Emirates.

Mr. Michael Waechter is the Chairman of CRESCO Holding, a global company whose subsidiaries consist of professional service providers: CRESCO compliance, CRESCO legal, CRESCO accounting, CRESCO tec, SADIQA, Hensley & Cook and, Smart Money ; as well as a general trading firm Al Malek Trading. Aside from providing a range of professional services to businesses globally, Michael and his team have organised numerous events for groups visiting the Middle East, including events for entrepreneurs and networking events for international organisations. Michael was also instrumental in helping several companies to ‘start-up’ their business in the region and help them to acquire their ?rst anchor business in this competitive market.

Ms. Jayanthi Cornelio is the founder and CEO of Al Shaiba Medical Supplies, a company dedicated to sourcing, importing and distributing a range of medical equipment to hospitals and medical clinics across the Middle East and Africa. Born in the United Arab Emirates, Jayanthi was educated in India and graduated with a degree in electronics and telecommunications. Prior to founding Al Shaiba Medical Supplies in 2002, Jayanthi enjoyed a distinguished career working in the medical supply sector in roles ranging from procurement, sales management, service engineering and project management.

Speaking about the appointments, Ms. Walker said "We are delighted to have Michael and Jayanthi join the Council as Co-Chairpersons for the United Arab Emirates. Both of these remarkable individuals bring deep executive and operational experience to the Council. We look forward to utilising their unique combination of practical business knowledge, technical expertise and leadership skills to the Council’s core competencies for the United Arab Emirates an greater MENA region".

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The Council assists members to identify new trade opportunities, generate beneficial mentoring relationships, mediate trade disputes and overcome technical barriers to trade.

The Council works also with corporations, trade agencies and legislators to identify and share best practices and to achieve sustainable improvements in every aspect of domestic and international trade.

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Neeraj Bhatia appointed as the International Trade Council Co-Chairperson for the Greater Silicon Valley Region

Neeraj Bhatia appointed as the International Trade Council Co-Chairperson for the Greater Silicon Valley Region

6th February 2018. The International Trade Council is pleased to announce the appointment of Neeraj Bhatia as its Co-Chairperson for the Greater Silicon Valley Region effective immediately.

Mr Bhatia is the founder of Bhatia & Co a firm with multiple offices in California and India. Neeraj is a Certified Public Accountant in California, Colorado, and New York, Chartered Accountant from India, holds an LL.M. in International Taxation from the US, Costs and Works (Management) Accountant and graduated with a Bachelor Honors degree in Commerce from India. During his academic years, Neeraj has won several awards and scholarship by being top ranker nationally.

Neeraj specializes in International tax, audit and review, accounting, compliance and reporting, immigration services, and corporate compliance with offices in California, New York and New Delhi, India. Current engagements in the US and India include cross border tax planning and transactions, M&A, corporate structuring, and complex Tax audits and representation including recent oversees disclosure programs (OVDP/OVDI/ Streamlined disclosure programs). His clientele include startups, multinational companies, government organizations, Public Sector Banks, and Auto dealerships. Neeraj has also presented extensively on US and India tax issues.

Ms. Melanie Walker, Council Board Representative and Member Chair said "Mr. Bhatia is an accomplished accounting professional with 30+ years expertise in international and domestic tax planning and compliance for startups and multinational entities. Mr. Bhatia has a strong reputation in international trade and is known to consistently deliver results for his clients. There is no better person to lead the Council's members in the Silicon Valley region into the future."

Speaking about his appointment, Mr Bhatia said “I am thankful to the Trade Council for allowing me to work with fellow members in California and other parts of the US so that together we could work towards promoting their business and professional interests. I look forward to facilitate the creation of sustainable trade relationships for members by expansion of their collaborative networks and exploring new alliances and growth opportunities, besides providing a voice to the members at various government and non government levels.”

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Bradley Rose appointed as the International Trade Council Chairperson for Greater Los Angeles

The International Trade Council is pleased to announce the appointment of Bradley Rose as its Chairperson for the Greater Los Angeles Region effective immediately.

Bradley Rose is the Managing Partner and co-founder of Kaye, Rose & Partners, LLP a California based  law firm specializing in international trade matters with an emphasis in the cruise and shipping, cargo logistics, travel, hospitality and entertainment industries.  

Bradley has wide ranging litigation, legislative, regulatory and transactional experience.  His firm also serves as General Counsel to Cruise Lines International Association, a trade association representing more than fifty cruise lines worldwide and twenty-five thousand travel agent members. Prior to establishing Kaye, Rose & Partners, LLP, Brad spent six years with the international law firm Pillsbury Winthrop in Los Angeles.  While attending the University of Oklahoma for undergraduate studies and law school, Brad served on the campaign staffs of two state Governors and also spent four years as a legislative assistant to former U.S. Representative Dave McCurdy.

Ms. Melanie Walker, Member Chairman of the Council said, "Brad has an extensive track record within the professional services sector and has created significant value for his clients across the board. With his expertise and execution capability there is no doubt that he is the best candidate to assist the Council carry out its strategies for next-stage growth across the Greater Los Angeles region, the State of California and the United States".

Bradley Rose said, “It is an honour to be appointed Chairperson to the International Trade Council for Greater Los Angeles and I am thrilled to help carry out the mission of this important organization.  Most of my legal career has been focused on the movement of people and goods in cross-border relationships between businesses, governments and NGOs.  With the present political climate worldwide, the role of the International Trade Council in facilitating communication, cooperation and support amongst trading partners and nations has never been more important.”  

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