Bridging India and Estonia, by design.
The Indo-Estonia Business Council is an independent non-profit built to connect Indian ambition with Estonia’s digital strength, opening a trusted corridor between two economies and the wider European market.
We exist to help businesses from India and Estonia connect, collaborate and grow. Everything follows from that.
Connect two economies
Bring Indian and Estonian businesses together, and link both to the Nordic-Baltic region and the European single market.
Open real market access
Turn ambition into practical entry, partnerships and commercial opportunity, never cold introductions.
Built on trust
Operate as an open non-profit, working with industry, institutions and government stakeholders on both sides.
Serve members first
Help members find opportunities and build meaningful, lasting commercial relationships across the corridor.
How we began.
The council was founded at a turning point, as India and the European Union concluded their Free Trade Agreement and a new corridor of opportunity opened between the two regions.
3 February 2026
Recognised as an active non-profit by the Estonian Business Register.
The Indo-Estonia Business Council was established in Estonia to strengthen trade, investment, technology and business cooperation between India and Estonia. It works with industry, institutions, government stakeholders and business networks to help businesses from both countries connect, collaborate and grow across Estonia, the Nordic-Baltic region and the wider European market.
The people behind the council.
IEBC is led by founders and advisors who work across India and Estonia, bringing together the relationships, judgement and on-the-ground presence the corridor needs.
An international relations strategist, institutional architect and business development leader with over 25 years of experience building partnerships across academia, industry, government and diplomatic communities in India and Europe, particularly the Baltic and Nordic region. He is widely recognised for his long-standing contribution to strengthening India-Estonia relations and advancing cross-border collaboration in education, innovation, business and institutional development.
Key highlights and global impact
- Pioneer in India-Baltics relations. Among the early Indian professionals actively engaged with Estonia and the Baltic region, fostering academic, institutional and business ties. His engagement is reflected in his invitation to the inauguration of the Embassy of Estonia in New Delhi in 2013.
- Trusted advisor to leading Baltic institutions. Advisor for India Affairs to the University of Tartu and Tallinn University of Technology (TalTech), supporting talent sourcing, executive education, research partnerships and international outreach.
- Diplomatic and chamber leadership. Honorary Representative for the Baltic States at the BRICS Chamber of Commerce and Industry, promoting trade, investment and educational cooperation between India and the Baltic region.
- International innovation and strategic partnerships. Recognised by Tekes (the Finnish Funding Agency for Technology and Innovation) and the Embassy of Finland for contributions to university engagement, innovation partnerships and stakeholder networking.
- Institutional leadership and governance. Leadership roles at the IIT Council Secretariat (IIT Delhi), coordinating 16 IITs, and at IIT Kharagpur across alumni relations, fundraising, research and development, brand building and talent attraction.
Areas of expertise
An entrepreneur, business leader and technology specialist with over 20 years of experience building, developing and scaling businesses across multiple industries. Combining strong technical expertise with strategic commercial leadership, he has established and grown enterprises spanning engineering, technology, manufacturing and hospitality, and is recognised for his practical approach to innovation, operational excellence and sustainable business growth.
Key highlights and global impact
- Entrepreneur and business builder. For more than two decades he has founded, developed and managed successful businesses across diverse sectors, building organisations from the ground up with a commitment to innovation and long-term value creation.
- Technology and engineering leadership. Beginning his career as an electrical engineer, he developed a strong technical foundation that continues to shape his practical, solution-oriented leadership, bridging engineering, technology and commercial strategy.
- Innovation and manufacturing excellence. As a key leader behind WEDO Outdoor Blinds, he has played a central role in product development, business expansion and international growth, turning technical concepts into commercially successful ventures.
- Business leadership and strategic vision. Having launched and managed businesses across multiple industries, he combines strategic vision with hands-on execution across operations, technology implementation, sales, organisational leadership and process optimisation.
- Partnership-driven approach. He works closely with business owners, partners and industry professionals, leading projects that require both commercial insight and practical implementation, in the belief that lasting success is built on innovation, trusted partnerships and consistent value.
Education and languages
- Tallinn School of Construction. Specialisation in Electrical Engineering.
- Languages. Estonian (native), English (fluent), Russian (working proficiency).
Areas of expertise
An international business advisor, tax expert and entrepreneur with over 20 years of experience advising companies, entrepreneurs and international investors on cross-border business, taxation, market expansion and organisational growth. Combining extensive corporate, advisory and entrepreneurial experience, she is recognised for transforming complex international business challenges into practical, people-centred and sustainable solutions.
Key highlights and professional impact
- International business and tax advisory. She began her career with Ernst & Young (EY), spending more than seven years advising international clients on cross-border taxation, international structuring, human capital and business expansion, and leading complex projects across multiple jurisdictions as a manager.
- Entrepreneur and strategic business advisor. For over 15 years she has built and led purpose-driven businesses, advising entrepreneurs, investors and international companies on business development, market entry, taxation, restructuring and international operations, building trusted long-term relationships through integrity and measurable results.
- International thought leadership. She has lectured on taxation and international business and authored professional publications in her areas of expertise. Fluent in Estonian and English, she has consistently contributed to strengthening cross-border professional engagement.
- Leadership and holistic perspective. Alongside her business career, she has devoted the past five years to the study of psychotherapy and personal development, completing comprehensive training in Body Psychotherapy and related disciplines, giving her valuable insight into leadership, communication and organisational dynamics.
- Role at IEBC. As an Advisory Board Member, she contributes strategic guidance on international business, taxation, entrepreneurship and organisational development, supporting the council’s mission across India, Estonia and the wider Baltic-Nordic region.
Education
- Master of Laws (LL.M.). Tallinn University of Technology.
- Bachelor’s Degree in Taxation & Customs. Estonian Academy of Security Sciences.
Areas of expertise
A distinguished diplomat, business executive and international relations expert with extensive experience across public service, corporate leadership and global business development. He is a former High Commissioner of the Republic of Trinidad and Tobago to Canada, where he helped strengthen bilateral relations and promote international trade and investment.
Key highlights and global impact
- Diplomatic leadership. Served as High Commissioner of the Republic of Trinidad and Tobago to Canada, contributing to bilateral engagement, trade promotion and international relationship-building.
- Corporate executive experience. Held senior private-sector leadership roles, including President and CEO of the only computer manufacturing company in the West Indies and CEO within the CL Financial Group.
- International negotiations. Successfully negotiated numerous public and private sector agreements across international markets, combining diplomatic judgement with commercial execution.
- Board and advisory service. Served on several government, corporate and advisory boards, bringing broad governance experience across business, policy and institutional environments.
- Role at IEBC. As a Supervisory Board Member, he supports IEBC with strategic guidance in diplomacy, international trade, corporate leadership and cross-border collaboration.
Areas of expertise
An internationally renowned authority on business-IT alignment, digital transformation, IT governance and executive leadership. He is the Founder, Professor and Managing Director of the Global Institute for IT Management (GIIM), a New York based institution focused on developing digital business leaders through executive education and professional certification.
Key highlights and global impact
- Global digital leadership. Founder, Professor and Managing Director of GIIM, advancing executive education and certification for digital business leaders worldwide.
- IBM leadership experience. Spent 22 years at IBM in senior roles, including Chief Information Officer, management consultant and strategic leader at IBM’s Executive Education Center.
- Academic institution building. Served for nearly two decades at Stevens Institute of Technology as Professor, Founder and Associate Dean of its Information Systems programs.
- Research and thought leadership. Built one of the world’s largest repositories of business-IT alignment research, with benchmarking data from over one-third of Global 1,000 companies.
- Role at IEBC. As a Supervisory Board Member, he strengthens IEBC’s work in digital governance, innovation, strategic alignment and international executive leadership.
Areas of expertise
An internationally recognised innovation economist, digital transformation expert and ecosystem strategist with over two decades of experience in innovation policy, technology commercialisation and international development. She is the Founder of DINNOVA.PRO and serves as an Associate Professor, combining academic excellence with advisory work for governments, international organisations and innovation ecosystems.
Key highlights and global impact
- Innovation policy leadership. Led and contributed to international initiatives on digital economy, innovation policy, SME development and technology commercialisation.
- International development experience. Worked on projects supported by the European Commission, the World Bank, UNDP, UNECE and the Eurasian Economic Commission.
- EU4Digital contribution. Led the ICT innovation stream of the EU4Digital programme, supporting digital transformation across Eastern Partnership countries.
- Academic and ecosystem bridge. Her work connects academia, government and industry to shape practical programmes for sustainable growth and digital competitiveness.
- Role at IEBC. As a Supervisory Board Member, she supports IEBC’s mission through expertise in innovation policy, digital transformation and international cooperation.
Areas of expertise
How we are run.
IEBC operates as an open, board-led non-profit with a working presence in both countries, so members are supported on the ground in India and across Estonia and the wider region.
A registered non-profit
Established under Estonian law and recognised by the Estonian Business Register, operating transparently in the public interest.
Board-led
Direction is set by the founding board, each member able to represent the council, supported by an advisory board.
Secretariat in both countries
Working teams in Estonia and India deliver the council’s programmes and member services across the corridor.
Be part of the bridge we are building
Join the council connecting India and Estonia, and help shape the corridor between two economies and the wider European market.