Meet Mr. Ashish Pednekar, a dedicated leader in the commerce industry and Managing Director of GVP Forwarders Pvt. Ltd., bringing over 35 years of experience and strategic insight to his role as a third-generation custom broker.His leadership extends beyond the corporate sphere, as he holds pivotal roles in various national and international organizations. Serving as the Chairman of the Trust Board at the Maharashtra Chamber of Industry, Agriculture, and Commerce, Chairman of the US-India Importers’ Council, Former Trustee of Jawaharlal Nehru Port Trust, and a Member of the prestigious Konkan Railway Consultative Committee, Mr. Pednekar’s influence spans across diverse sectors.Not only is Mr. Pednekar an accomplished professional, but he is also recognized for his role as a catalyst in organizing national and international congregations under the banner of these renowned organizations.Current Positions Held: • Chairman, Trust Board, Maharashtra Chamber of Commerce, Industry & Agriculture (Apex Chamber of Maharashtra dedicated to promoting and fostering economic growth and collaboration within Maharashtra by facilitating networking and policy advocacy) • Chairman, US-India Importers Council (An initiative started by a group of Indian importers, responsible for over $1 billion in imports from the USA, having MOUs with the U.S. Trade Commercial Services, U.S. Department of Commerce, and International Trade Administration.) • Chairman, Federation of Customs Brokers Association in India • Member, Konkan Railway Consultative Committee (An exclusive board consisting of Members of Parliament and Members of State Legislative Assemblies of Kerala, Karnataka, Maharashtra, and Goa dedicated to matters of the Konkan Railway)Former Positions Held: • Former Trustee, Jawaharlal Nehru Port Authority (2007-2015) • Former President, Maharashtra Chamber of Commerce, Industry & Agriculture (2011-2013) • Former President, Brihanmumbai Custom Brokers Association (2014-2018) • Former President, Association of Supply Chain Professionals (2018-2021)