New Delhi, June 18: BLS International Services ltd, a AI & Tech enabled global Gov-Tech and citizen services partner for governments announces the appointment of Scott Morrison, former Australian Prime Minister, as its Global Strategic Advisor.
BLS International hopes to draw on Mr. Morrison’s deep economic, trade, and commercial background to further its long-term growth vision bult on the pillars of cutting-edge technologies, government engagement, public-service transformation and long-term institutional partnerships. Before and during his time in public office, his career heavily centered around market economics, financial regulation, infrastructure, and trade diversification. Mr. Morrison has built a substantial track record working directly with corporate boards, private equity, and global advisory firms.
During his time as Prime Minister, Morrison was a founding member of the Quad Leaders Dialogue (alongside the Prime Ministers of India and Japan, and the US President) and elevated Australia’s relationship with India to a Comprehensive Strategic Partnership. His strategic advice to BLS International enhances this relationship between our governments, to harness the emerging trends in citizen services, international mobility, and digital government transformation to enhance ease of living for citizens of the world.
Shri Diwakar Aggarwal, Chairman, BLS International, said:
“Governments around the world are undergoing rapid transformation driven by technology, changing citizen expectations and an increasingly interconnected global environment. Mr. Morrison’s experience in leading a major nation and managing complex public institutions provides valuable strategic insight for BLS International, which continues to partner with governments worldwide for delivering secure, efficient and citizen-centric services.
His guidance will further strengthen our long-term growth strategy, deepen our understanding of government priorities, support innovation in service delivery and enhance our ability to create value for both governments and citizens. It’s an honor for us to have him advise our Board and benefit from his global vision”
Mr. Scott Morrison, Strategic Advisor to BLS International and former Prime Minister of Australia, said:
“BLS International is now a trusted partner to governments across multiple regions and continues to build a strong reputation for operational excellence and delivery of G2C services. I look forward to supporting and contributing my insights to support BLS International’s plans for continued growth that will give Governments better choices to meet the evolving needs of their citizens and international visitors. The future of public services will require governments and their partners to combine innovation, security, efficiency and integrity as they deliver truly user experience centric services. BLS International will play an increasingly significant role in partnering with Governments through their expanding suite of G2C services as they work to meet this demand.”
Born in 2005, BLS International has built an unparalleled legacy as the world’s most trusted partner in global mobility and citizen services. With a market cap of over INR 10,800 crores (approximately over US$ 1.2bn) BLS International is world’s largest publicly listed company in the visa, consular and citizen services space. The company has processed more than 360 million visa applications, partners 46+ governments, and delivers exceptional experiences to citizens across 100+ countries worldwide. BLS International employs 60,000+ dedicated professionals globally, operating over 50,000 centers with standardized processes that ensure consistency, security, and timeliness in every transaction.