UAE executive nominated to chair Global Agri-Business Alliance

Dubai - The Global Agri-business Alliance (GAA), a CEO-led private sector global initiative formed to tackle social, environmental and sustainability challenges to help farmers worldwide, has nominated Gaurav Dhawan, executive chairman of the UAE-based $2 billion Phoenix Group as its chairperson for 2019.
Dhawan was chosen to steward the Geneva-based GAA at its annual CEO Council meeting held in Singapore.
On taking up the new role, Dhawan said: "Agribusinesses have a crucial role to play in embedding sustainable policies and practices to safeguard our shared resources and strengthen rural livelihoods. As a global agribusiness company, Phoenix is committed to adopting climate-smart agriculture and in finding practical solutions to reduce the emission of greenhouse gases."
He said that by working collectively with other stakeholders and peers, Phoenix is determined to take the lead on sustainability in the agri-business sector.
"The GAA is a key convener and platform for action and engagement and I am honored to take on the role of Chair for 2019. I look forward to working with all the members to strengthen our voice and positive contribution to achieving the Sustainable Development Goals," he said.