Ms Swati Dave has been named as the inaugural Chair of the Advisory Board to the new Centre for Australia-India Relations.

The Centre for Australia-India Relations will open this year and serve as a national platform to further strengthen Australia's relationship with India.

The Centre will promote stronger business and cultural understanding between the two countries. It will also deliver the Maitri (friendship) Program, involving research and cultural partnership grants, fellowships and scholarships.

Ms Dave currently serves as Deputy Chair of Asia Society Australia and as a member of the National Foundation for Australia-China Relations' Advisory Board. She has extensive experience in senior executive and non-executive director roles across the public and private sectors.