Arun Agarwal Appointed Chairman of Texas Economic Development Corporation
| Event | Details |
|---|---|
| Appointment | Arun Agarwal appointed as Chairman of the Texas Economic Development Corporation (TEDC) Board of Directors. |
| Appointer | Texas Governor Greg Abbott. |
| Background | Dallas-based Indian-American entrepreneur, CEO of Nextt. |
| Experience | Textiles, cotton trading, real estate, sports management. Chairman of the National Cricket League (NCL), USA. Various leadership roles including co-chair of the Indian American CEO Council, President of the Dallas Parks and Recreation Board, board member of US India Friendship Council, and University of Texas executive board. |
| Educational Credentials | MBA from IMT Ghaziabad, Master's in Computer Information Systems from Southern New Hampshire University, Advanced certificate in International Business from Harvard University. |
| Role Responsibilities | Marketing Texas as a premier business destination domestically and globally. |
| Recent Activity | Successful delegation trip to India with Governor Abbott to strengthen economic ties. |