Gulzari Lal Babber has been elected as the new president of CIMA at the AGM on 9 June.
Babber has been a CIMA member since 1984 and was a council member before being elected CIMA president. From 1985 he has run his own accountancy and taxation practice in West London.
Commenting on his appointment, Babber said: ‘With a rise in university fees and difficult economic conditions CIMA’s relevance continues to grow. I am excited to be leading CIMA’s membership during a time of global change and strengthening our joint venture with AICPA [American Institute of Certified Public Accountants]. I will strive to further develop CIMA’s activities and strategies with our students, members and stakeholders.’
Malcolm Furber has been elected deputy president, and Keith Luck is named vice president.
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