The governing board of Internet and Mobile Association of India (IAMAI) has roped in Mr. Sanjiv Bikhchandani, Founder and CEO of Info Edge India Ltd, as its Chairman for 2008-09.

Mr. Bikhchandani said, “Building bridges and partnerships with relevant
government agencies is the top priority. Broadband penetration, better
terms of business for online publishers and mobile content and services
industry too are on top of the list.”

Besides, the board has also nominated Mr. Ajit Balakrishnan, Founder, Chairman and Managing Director of rediff.com, as the Chairman Emeritus of the IAMAI.

In his new role as the Chairman Emeritus, a life-time appointment, Mr. Balakrishnan would head of the Council of past Chairpersons. In addition, he will provide planned direction to the association in addition to the Internet and mobile content and services industry.

Mr. Sanjay Aggarwal, General Manager, Operations, Indian Railways Catering and Tourism Corporation (IRCTC), has been chosen as the Vice-Chairman of the association, whereas Ratish Nair, Co-Founder, Interactive Avenues, is the Treasurer for the year 2008-09.

IAMAI also declared that Dr. Subho Ray, the Association’s Secretary and President, would carry on his existing duties.