Dr Prem Sharma FRSA
Dr Sharma is a leading member of the British Asian community. He is founder-chairman of the India Development Trust and a former advisor to the Department of Trade and Industry on promoting bilateral trade between India and the UK as part of the Indo-British Partnership. He was awarded the Hind Rattan (1991) and the Nav Rattan (1995) for outstanding services, achievements and contributions to the British Indian community.

A Veterinary Surgeon and Chartered Biologist by profession, he served as Permanent Secretary to the Kano State Government in Nigeria (1969-1976). He also has extensive international work experience gained in North America, Asia, Africa and the Middle East. He is actively involved in local charitable and social work, including serving as Chairman, Patient Panel, Royal Berkshire Hospital NHS Trust, and Patron, Europe/India Chamber of Commerce, Brussels.

He is also active as an advocate for peace, involved in various peace initiatives both in the UK and abroad, including the series of conferences initiated by SADP.