about us
Welcome to Indo Spanish Chamber Of Commerce
ISCC Recognition
MINISTERIO DE INDUSTRIA COMERCIO Y TURISMO
FEDECOM
MoU between ISCC & CII
MoU between ISCC & FKCCI
our activities
The activities Indo Spanish Chamber of commerce develops are
01.
Quarterly members meeting, to review activities execution and satisfaction, propose new developments and review financials
02.
Business Breakfast and Evening Cocktail events, covering different topics/matters of concern to the business community when working in India, with the participation of third party experts, offering specific and individual advice for success
03.
Christmas lunch, members’ family dinners and living Spanish sports events, for bonding and networking
04.
Developing MoUs with Spanish and Indian company associations and industries federations, to be the reference player and main gate to the Spanish business community in India, and promoter of bilateral relations for Indian companies willing to do business in Spain
05.
Participation in different observatories and initiatives towards easing business in India, by presenting the issues of Spanish companies
Honorary and Board Members List
Honorary Members
Honorary President
Juan Antonio March Pujol began his diplomatic career in 1993. He was the Chairman of WTO Finance Committee in 2006 and a Permanent Delegate of the European Commission to the DAC in OECD from 1989 to 1992. Formerly, held the Ambassador position to the United Nations – Geneva and WTO in 2004, and the Russian Federation in 2007. Juan Antonio holds a degree in Law from the Barcelona University, Studies in Community Law from London School of Economics, and an Honorary Doctorate from Moscow Linguistic University. From 2024 onwards has been appointed as the Ambassador of Spain to India.
Lucía Paternina Torme is the Chief Economic and Commercial Counsellor at the Embassy of Spain in Delhi since September 2021. Prior to this, she was Financial Advisor in the Cabinet of the Secretary General of the Spanish Treasury. Lucía Paternina began her career in public service, having joined the Spanish Corp of State Economists in 2019. Prior to this, she worked as an investment bank analyst at JB Capital Markets. Lucía Paternina has a degree in Law and a degree in Business from Universidad Pontificia de Comillas (ICADE).
Board Members
Spanish National. CEO of SIS-Prosegur, the JV for cash management of Prosegur in India. Business Director of the Asian Region of Prosegur, third largest worldwide security company, listed in Spain. Secretary of CLA and CCA associations in India and Chairman of ACMA in Asia.
Rahul has represented CaixaBank in India since the Representative Office was opened in 2011. With 25 years of experience in the banking industry, he has played a crucial role in expanding the bank’s influence in the region. CaixaBank provides its business customers with insights on foreign trade, investment services, and opportunities in the region.
Subrat Nath, civil engineer, is currently Managing Director of Talgo India Private Limited, working for Talgo (global leader in manufacturing high speed passenger trains) for the last 10 years. He has actively participated in infrastructure projects in three continents. Member of national rail committee in CII India, and member of EBG infrastructure sector.
Joiel Akilan was responsible for setting up BBVA, S.A. Representative Office in India in 2007. He is responsible for developing various banking businesses in the Indian sub-continent. He has set up the FII Business for BBVA as well as the MOU’s with banks in India for joint ventures and co-operation.
Spanish National. Ignacio Pastor is the Managing Director of TREI-TECHNICAL, technology specialist branch of Técnicas Reunidas engineering firm in India, acting as the authorized signatory of the permanent establishment of the group in India. Resident of Bengaluru since 2011. IE business school alumni.
Spanish national. Ignacio is MD of Urbaser in India since 2023. His diverse career includes roles in auditing, consultancy, and senior positions in finance and business development across multinational companies, including previous management roles in India. He holds a Master in Corporate Finance and is a certified European Financial Planning Advisor from IEB.
Our Company
Mission
The Indo-Spanish Chamber of Commerce is a private, non-profit organization where Spanish and Indian business firms exchange knowledge and experience on how best to confront the challenges of operating in India, and for Indian companies, in Spain. Working together, the Chamber helps its members to connect their business with other businesses and with opportunities. Endorsed by the Spanish Government and by the Economic and Commercial Office of the Spanish Embassy in India, as part of the objectives and priorities of the “Internationalisation Strategy of the Spanish Economy, 2017-2027” initiative, the Chamber enhances economic ties between Spain and India.As an important milestone and token of all the above, Indo Spanish Chamber of Commerce has been recognised by the Spanish Government as the official Chamber of Commerce in India in August 2019.
