V. Anbu take over as UFI’s Incoming President for 2021

V.Anbu, Director General & CEO of Indian Machine Tool Manufacturers’ Association (IMTMA) and Bangalore International Exhibition Centre (BIEC) took over as the Incoming President of UFI for 2020 – 2021 at the 86^th UFI Congress. UFI, the global association of the exhibition industry held the 86^th UFI Congress on 6-9 November 2019 at Avani Bangkok Riverside Hotel, Bangkok, Thailand.

Earlier this year the UFI board of directors had elected V. Anbu as its President for 2020-2021. The decision was taken at the board meeting, which marked the start of the annual UFI European Conference in Birmingham (UK).

V.Anbu has been active in UFI for many years, supporting its mission and driving developments. He has been serving on the UFI Board of Directors since 2011 and was further appointed to the UFI Executive Committee in 2017. Anbu is also the first UFI president from India in the history of the association.

V.Anbu said, “It is indeed a privilege to be associated with the apex international body for exhibitions in such an important role. I am thankful to UFI for reposing their faith and trust in me and I am confident of discharging my duties at the highest levels. I believe that BIEC and the Indian exhibition industry will now get wider recognition and this will also enhance their positioning in the global map.”