Executive Leadership
THE PEOPLE
BEHIND INDIA BRIDGE
Meet the international principals guiding corporate strategy, boots on the ground verification, and operational execution across the UK and India.
Iain McArthur
Iain McArthur brings over 40 years of international commercial leadership to India Bridge. His corporate career includes senior international roles with industrial leaders General Electric (GE) and 3M (makers of Post it & Scotch), alongside founding and scaling Plastic Packaging Services (PPS) into a £5M+ turnover returnable transit packaging enterprise.
Having lived and worked across six countries with direct operational experience in the UK, Europe, the Middle East, India, and Hong Kong, Iain brings deep expertise in cross border trade execution and bridging the gap between university research spin outs and viable commercial markets. He operates with professional fluency in English, French, German, and Dutch.
Based in the United Kingdom, he leads India Bridge’s UK and European operations, establishing strategic frameworks, managing cross border alignment, and helping businesses succeed by finding opportunities others overlook.
Alfred De Silva
Experienced marketing specialist, international business development professional, and entrepreneur with a strong background across the Middle East, United Kingdom, Netherlands, and European markets.
Previously associated with GE in Dubai, Alfred gained valuable experience in a highly international and competitive business environment. He holds extensive knowledge of commercial practices across European and Middle Eastern corridors.
As a successful entrepreneur who founded, built, and managed an enterprise in the Managed Lifestyle & Wellness Industry in Goa for approximately 20 years, Alfred drives India Bridge's operational network, connecting India’s technical capabilities with European business requirements.
Farzana Laljee
Based in Goa, Farzana Laljee works closely alongside Alfred on the Indian operational desk, managing direct project workflows, candidate and specialist vetting, and client coordination.
Her focus ensures seamless day to day communication and operational tracking for UK and European partners engaging with Indian technical teams.
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