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Mentors(southern region)

D Ramakrishna 8

G S Shiv Kumar 9

J S R K Prasad 10

M Lakshmi Prasad (Dr) 11

Neeraj Sarda 12

R V S Raju 13

Capt V V M Krishna 14

V Murali Krishna (Dr) 15

Vijay Naidu Galla 17

ANDHRA PRADESH

CHAIRMAN AND DEPUTY CHAIRMAN

Vikram Kirloskar 4

R Dinesh 6

southern region

Contents

Mentor’s Name Page No.

CII NATIoNAl offICE-bEARERS

Shobana Kamineni 1

Rakesh Bharti Mittal 2

Uday Kotak 3

Abhishek Goenka 18

Arjun M. Ranga 19

Aman Choudhari 21

Ashok Shettar (Dr) 22

C P Rangachar 23

D R Subramanyam 24

K G Ashok Rao 25

L Krishnan 26

M Lakshmi Narayan 27

S Chandrasekhar 28

S N Rao 29

Sandeep Kumar Maini 30

Sudhir Mande 31

T Sudhakar Pai 33


G Krishna Kumar 34

George Paul 35

Hari Krishnan Nair 37

K K M Kutty 38

Navas Meeran 39

KERAlA

KARNATAKA

P Ganesh 40

Shivdas B Menon 41

V P Nandakumar 42


PUDUCHERRY

K Amarnath 43

M Nandakumar 44

Shrikanth R D 45

Srikanth Sivaraman 46

TAMIl NADU

Jayakumar Ramdass 47

M Ponnuswami 48

N K Ranganath 49

P Ravichandran 50

Ravi Sam 51

P Srinivasavaradhan 52

P Vimalan 53

S Ananthakrishnan 54

S N Eisenhower 55

V P S Radhakrishnan 56

V R Mahadevan 57

Mahesh Desai 58

Nrupender Rao 59

V Rajanna 61

Vanitha Datla 62


TElANGANA

Mentors

The newly joined members of CII need guidance, counselling and advice on how to get benefits from the CII services and engage/participate actively in CII programmes. Senior Members/Past Chairmen have volunteered to be mentors for new members. In every Zone, State and Region, new members may benefit from the guidance of senior members/past chairmen who could play the role of a mentor to the newly joined members and understand CII much better.

roLe oF Mentors

1) To guide Members about CII activities & services

2) To advise on values & benefits that Members can avail from CII

3) To advise on their roles & responsibilities as responsible CII members

4) To motivate Members for actively participating in policy advocacy work of CII

5) To explain the avenues available for business development & opportunities

6) To participate in the membership induction programmes

7) To explain value proposition in terms of subscription paid

8) To help in building better relationship with the existing member firms

9) To provide clarity on the takeaways of being a CII Member;

10) To help new member understand about the Governance Structure of CII

11) To Guide and advise the Member on CII Services, when approached.

Each newly joined Member of CII may select

a Mentor in their Region and seek guidance

on how to benefit from the CII services. A

Member can forward names of maximum three

preferred Mentors to Membership Department

in writing. Membership Department will in turn

connect new Member with the Mentor from the

preferred names, after receiving request.

Send your request to Membership Department

via Email: [email protected]

For more information, please contact:

Confederation of Indian Industry (CII)

249F, Sector - 18, Udyog Vihar, Phase - IV

Gurgaon 122 015

Mobile: +91-99104-46244

toll Free: 1800 103 1244

seLeCt Your Mentors

Mentors’ Profile

Mentors' Profile • 1

CII National Office-bearers: President

shobana KamineniPresident - CII & Executive Vice-ChairpersonApollo hospitals enterprise Ltd

Ms. Shobana Kamineni has been serving as Executive Vice-Chairperson, AHEL, since July 2014 and has directed the company’s diversification to make it Asia’s foremost integrated healthcare organization. Ms. Kamineni helms the Apollo Global Projects Consultancy for the planning, design and execution of new projects. She also heads Apollo Pharmacy, India’s largest pharmacy chain serving 2,50,000 customers a day. She continues to be a Whole Time Director on the Board of Apollo Munich Health Insurance after leading its collaboration with Munich Re.

Additionally, Ms Kamineni is Vice-Chairperson of the KEI Group, a diversified business founded with her husband. She is an Independent Director on the Boards of Blue Star Limited and Hero MotoCorp, and Advisor to CISCO India’s External Board.

Passionate about wellness, Ms. Kamineni championed the NGO ‘Billion Hearts Beating’ for educating Indians about heart-health. A member of the Advisory Council of the National Cadet Corp (NCC), she has received several prestigious national awards for Entrepreneurship and Leadership.

As an active Member of the CII, Ms. Kamineni has been elected President for 2017-18.

2 • Mentors' Profile

rakesh Bharti MittalPresident Designate - CII & Vice-ChairmanBharti enterprises

Rakesh Bharti Mittal is Vice-Chairman of Bharti Enterprises, one of India’s leading business groups. Rakesh serves as Chairman-Bharti AXA Life Insurance, Bharti AXA General Insurance and FieldFresh Foods and Board Member of Bharti Airtel and is MD, Bharti Realty Holdings.

He is a member of the Founders Circle -Brookings India and ICRIER. He is currently on the Governing Body of ICAR and a member of the National Food Processing Development Council (NFPDC).

A passionate philanthropist, Rakesh is the Co-Chairman of Bharti Foundation with leading initiatives such as Satya Bharti Program (education), Satya Bharti Abhiyan (sanitation) and Nyaya Bharti (legal aid). Rakesh serves on Boards of several prestigious educational institutions including Indian School of Business (ISB) and Bharti School of Telecommunication Technology & Management, IIT Delhi.

An active member of CII, Rakesh has been a part of the CII National Council since 1999 and has served as Chairman of the CII Agri, CSR and Public Policy Councils, as also as member, India-Pakistan Joint Business Forum.

CII National Office-bearers: President Designate


CII National Office-bearers: Vice President

uday KotakVice President - CII & Executive Vice Chairman and Managing DirectorKotak Mahindra Bank Limited

As a young 26-year old entrepreneur in 1985, Uday Kotak started Kotak Capital Management Finance Ltd. (which later became Kotak Mahindra Finance Ltd). In 2003 Kotak Mahindra Finance Ltd. became the first non-banking financial company (NBFC) in India’s corporate history to be converted into a bank. Kotak Mahindra Bank Ltd. (KMBL) is regarded as one of the most efficient and high performing banks in India, built on the principles of simplicity and prudence.

Uday’s ‘basics of banking’ approach has ensured that the loan book is of high quality and the bank is well-capitalised. In a journey spanning nearly three decades, he has not only helped the company grow to this scale but also earn respect.

Uday maintains a strong focus on community development and inclusive growth, and feels strongly that education is key to the alleviation of the social malaise afflicting India’s under-privileged. In a bid to address this issue, he has established the Kotak Education Foundation that focuses on the educational needs of underprivileged children.

He holds a Bachelor’s degree in Commerce and an MBA from Jamnalal Bajaj Institute of Management Studies, Mumbai.


Southern Region: ChairmanSouthern region: AndhrA PrAdeShSouthern region: ChAirmAn

Vikram KirloskarChairman, CII Southern Region & Vice Chairmantoyota Kirloskar Motor Pvt Ltd

Date of Birth: 19th November 1958

SB in Mechanical Engineering, MIT Class of 1981

4th Generation member of the Kirloskar Group started in 1888. Kirloskar Group manufactures Pumps, Engines and Compressors and other related products.

He is the Chairman and Managing Director of Kirloskar Systems Ltd. and Vice Chairman of Toyota Kirloskar Motor.

He lives in Bangalore, Karnataka State and is responsible for partnering the Toyota group and starting a major automobile manufacturing industry in the state. For this he has been recognized by the Government and presented with the “Suvarna Karnataka” award.

Vikram started working in the family business after College, initially in Production Engineering. He designed and developed many processes and machine tools early in his career.

He was involved in opening the import licensing for capital equipment while serving on the Government’s Development Council for Machine Tools in the late 1980’s. He has also served as the President of The Central Manufacturing Technology Institute in Bangalore. He continues to serve on the National Council of the Confederation of Indian Industry. He also serves on the Govt. of India Development


Southern Region: Chairman

Council for Automobiles and the National Council for Electric Mobility. Mr. Kirloskar is also Vice President, Automotive Research Association of India and the Past President of the Society of Indian Automobile Manufacturers. He is also involved in many activities at MIT and serves on the Visiting Humanities Committee and Educational Council.

Kirloskar Systems Ltd. is a holding and investment company owned by Vikram, is involved in Real Estate, and is the partner in the joint ventures with Toyota.

The Toyota businesses in India include the following companies where Kirloskar Systems is the partner.

Kirloskar Toyota Textile Machinery Pvt. Ltd., 1. manufacturing Spinning machines, Aluminum die-casting and auto components.

Toyota Kirloskar Motor Pvt. Ltd., manufacturing 2. cars.

Toyota Kirloskar Auto Parts Pvt. Ltd., manufacturing 3. Axles, drive-shafts, transmissions and engines.

Denso Kirloskar India Pvt Ltd., Manufacturing heat 4. exchangers and AC.

Toyota Tsusho Insurance Broker, dealing with 5. insurance brokerage.

Vikram has considerable experience in all aspects of manufacturing having developed at least 25 Greenfield sites over the last 30 years.

Vikram likes wine and enjoys cooking and good food. Both he and Geetanjali golf regularly and spend a lot of time travelling and exploring.

He is currently the Chairman of Confederation of Indian Industry, Southern Region for the year 2017-18.


Southern Region: Deputy Chairman

r DineshDeputy Chairman, CII Southern Region & Joint Managing Director t V sundram iyengar & sons Pvt Ltd

Southern region: dePuty ChAirmAn

Mr R Dinesh 52, is the Joint Managing Director of T V Sundram Iyengar & Sons Private Limited and the Managing Director for TVS Logistics Services Limited. He is also the Director for various joint ventures and subsidiaries of these companies. A Commerce Graduate and an Associate Member of Institute of Chartered Accountants of India and Institute of Cost & Works Accountants of India, Mr. Dinesh has vast experience within the Group and as is the tradition in the family, worked his way up in the organization ladder.

Mr Dinesh is the Chairman for, CII Institute of Logistics, CII National Logistics Advisory Council, and Chairman, Logistics Sector Skill Council. He has been elected as the Deputy Chairman for CII Southern Region for the year 2017-2018. He is also currently a member of CII, National Council. During the year 2012 – 13 he was the Chairman of CII Tamil Nadu State Council.

He won many awards including, ‘Entrepreneur of the Year’ award for ‘Services’ category by Ernst & Young in February 2017. He was also the recipient of TiECON’s ‘Next Gen Entrepreneur of the year 2014’ award and ‘Emerging Entrepreneur’ award by CII in 2010.

Currently, the companies under his management have a turnover of around USD 2 Billion and employ more than 21,000 people. Mr. Dinesh has been instrumental


Southern Region: Deputy Chairman

in expanding his companies’ operations globally and has set up subsidiaries in Sri Lanka, United Kingdom, Spain, Germany, Thailand, Bangladesh, United States of America, South Africa, Singapore, China and Australia.

TVS & Sons Private Limited is the parent company of the TVS Group. The total turnover of the Group is USD 6.5 Billion and the group employs more than 60,000 people. The Group operates in diverse fields ranging from two-wheeler and automotive component manufacturing to automotive dealerships, Logistics, finance & electronics and is the leading Automobile Distributor in India.


Southern Region: Andhra PradeshSouthern region: AndhrA PrAdeSh

D ramakrishnaPast Chairman, CII Vijayawada Zonal Council & Lead Convenor, Industry 4.0/IT&ITES & Managing Director efftronics systems Pvt Ltd

Mr D Ramakrishna is the Managing Director of Efftronics Systems Pvt. Ltd. This company is (an ISO 9001- 2008 certified IT company) a technology leader in Data Acquisition Systems, Data Dissemination Systems, Multilingual Graphics and Engineering solutions, providing software and hardware solutions that enable companies to develop better products faster and more cost-effectively.

Mr. D Ramakrishna is a very active member of CII – AP.

Past Positions held:

Convenor, Technology Panel, CII – AP (2015-16)•

Co-opted Member for the year 2014-15 •

Elected Member & Convenor, CII AP Education • & Skills Panel for the Year 2013-14

Special Invitee & Co-Convenor, CII AP ICT Panel • for the year 2012-13

Special Invitee to the State Council for the year • 2011-2012

Elected Member to the State Council for the • year 2009-10

Special Invitee to the State Council from year • 2006 to 2009


Southern Region: Andhra Pradesh

g s shiv KumarImmediate Past Chairman, CII Andhra Pradesh State Council & Chief Executive OfficerMaple software Pvt Ltd

Maple Software is a software development company that has been providing software services and other IT enabled services for over eight years to independent software vendors and companies reliant upon technology. Maple provides Software development, testing, staffing and IT enabled services to improve clients’ performance in healthcare, judiciary, public safety and retail organizations throughout North America, Europe and Asia. Maple is an ISO 9001:2008 (Equivalent to CMM Level 3) certified company and employs state-of-the-art software technologies and personnel.

Company’s Areas of Specialization:

Software Development•

Product Development•

QA Testing•

Business process Outsourcing•


Vice Chairman, CII – Andhra Pradesh (2015-16)

Chairman, CII - Andhra Pradesh (2016-17)

Co-Convenor, ICT Panel, CII – Andhra Pradesh



J s r K PrasadChairman, CII Andhra Pradesh State Council &Chief Executive OfficerBetter Castings Pvt Ltd

Mr J S R K Prasad, CEO, Better Castings Pvt. Ltd., is leading in the manufacturing of various fluid sealing products that are used throughout various industrial markets like Refining, Oil & Gas, Fertilizers, Power Generation, etc.

Past Positions held

He was the Convenor, Policy Panel, CII – AP • (2015-16)

Past Chairman, CII Vijayawada Zone•

Co-Convenor, CII AP Energy Panel in 2013-14, • 2014 - 15



M Lakshmi Prasad (Dr)Past Chairman, CII Vijayawada Zonal Council & Convenor, Food Processing- (Primary Sector Panel) & Managing Directorsujay Biotech Pvt Ltd

Dr. M Lakshmi Prasad is the Mg. Director of Sujay Biotech Pvt. Ltd. , manufacturer and supplier of pollution control product, veterinary medicine, bio-pesticides, probiotics, environmental management and bio-fertilizers.

Past Positions held

Convenor, Primary Sector Panel, CII – AP (2015-• 16)

Past Chairman, CII Vijayawada Zone•



neeraj sardaPast Chairman, CII Vizag Zonal Council & Convenor, Manufacturing (Industry4.0/ITES) & Director sarda Metals & Alloys Ltd

Mr Neeraj Sarda is the Director, Sarda Metals & Alloys Ltd., exporter, manufacturer and supplier of sponge iron, ingots, billets, tmt bars, ferro alloys, ferro manganese, silico manganese.

Past Positions held :

Immediate Past Chairman, CII Vizag Zone•

District Champion for Vizag under National Council • on Backward Districts Development



r V s rajuVice Chairman, CII Andhra Pradesh State Council & Managing Director rhi Clasil Pvt Ltd

Mr R V S Raju is the Managing Director, RHI Clasil Pvt Ltd., a globally operating supplier of high-grade refractory products, systems and services, which are indispensable for industrial high-temperature processes.

Past positions held

Convenor, Employability Panel, CII – AP (2015-• 16)

Co-Convenor, CII Environment Panel for the year • 2014-15

Co-Convenor, CII AP tourism Panel for the year • 2013-14

Special Invitee & Co-Chairman, Taskforce on KG • Basin & PCPIR for the year 2012-13

Chairman, CII Vizag Zone for the year 2011-12•

Vice Chairman, CII Visakhapatnam Zone for the • year 2010-11



Capt V V M KrishnaPast Chairman, CII Vijayawada Zonal Council & Lead Convenor, HR & CSR Panel & Managing Director iMis Pharmaceuticals Pvt Ltd

Capt. V V M Krishna, is the Managing Director of IMIS Pharmaceuticals Pvt. Ltd. This company is a manufacturer, supplier and exporter of ayurvedic medicines.

Past Position held

Served as Chairman of CII Vijayawada Zone • during the year 2014-15



V Murali Krishna (Dr)Immediate Past Chairman, CII Vizag Zone & Lead Convenor, Health Care Panel &Managing DirectorVizag hospitals & Cancer research Centre (P) Ltd

Founded “Mahatma Gandhi Cancer Hospital & Research Institute”, a comprehensive single superspeciality hospital one of its kind in private sector in 2006. This is the largest cancer hospital in the new state of Andhra Pradesh.

Currently Surgical Oncologist and Managing Director for Mahatma Gandhi Cancer Hospital & Research Institute, Visakhapatnam.

Awarded “National Record” for the largest number of survivors celebrating victory over cancer from a single institution in 2014.

Got many published papers in oncology in National and International journals.

He is conducting research in cancer in various clinical trials.

He performed 11,000 complex cancer surgeries after starting his career in Vizag.

Actively engages in promoting preventive health through “Shreya Cancer Foundation” a non-profitable NGO and other prominent NGO’s in this region, and actively participate in “Anti Tobacco campaign” and promotion of “Cancer vaccination for female children” against cancer cervix.

He is the past chairman of Confederation of Industry (CII), Vizag zone in 2016-17, Chairman of



ASHA (Andhra Pradesh Super Specialty Hospitals Association), Chairman of AHPI(Association of Health care providers of India) and member of various committees for the state of Andhra Pradesh’s health care and reviewer of “National health policy” government of India for policies related to “non communicable diseases”.



Vijay naidu gallaChairman, CII Tirupati Zone &Chief Executive OfficerMangal industries Ltd

Mr Vijay Naidu Galla, CEO, Mangal Industries Ltd – an AmaraRaja Company which is successfully engaged in the following businesses.

Engineering

Precision Components

Sheet Metal

Plastics

Past positions held with CII

Member, AP State Council•

Convenor, Manufacturing Panel, CII – AP (2015-16 • & 2014-15)


Southern Region: KarnatakaSouthern region: KArnAtAKA

Abhishek goenkaConvenor, Business Development & Networking Panel &PartnerPriceWaterhouse Coopers

Mr. Abhishek Goenka Partner and Leader, Tax and Regulatory Services Bangalore - PWC

Abhishek Goenka is a Tax Partner based in Bangalore, leading the tax and regulatory practice for the firm in Bangalore. Abhishek is also the Tax Leader for Real Estate. He has specific expertise in the corporate tax, M&A tax and international tax spheres, in addition to regulatory and policy matters.

Abhishek has several years of experience advising major international and domestic companies on a range of tax and regulatory issues pertaining to his specialties. He is presently working with a number of Fortune 500 IT companies on their corporate tax and transfer pricing compliance and controversies. He has significant knowledge and practical experience in the area of cross-border restructuring and business re-organisations. Abhishek has also been actively involved in several high profile real estate investments in India, advising and assisting real estate developers and funds, and has considerable expertise on SEZ matters.

Abhishek has worked previously with other leading tax firms and chairs committees in leading chambers of commerce in India.

Abhishek is a graduate in Commerce from the University of Bangalore and qualified as a Chartered Accountant in 1996.


Southern Region: Karnataka

Arjun M. rangaChairman, CII Mysuru Zonal Council &Managing Directorn ranga rao & sons

The ICC Cricket World Cup of 2011 gave the agarbathi brand Cycle a new aura with its ‘Pray For India’ campaign. The tagline of Cycle Pure Agarbathies -- 'Everyone has a reason to pray' - resonates with the brand. It left a mark that continues to reverberate. It was an inventiveness of Mr. Arjun Ranga, Managing Director of Cycle Pure Agarbathies.

Riding on the success of agarbathi manufacturers, NR Group, the maker of Cycle Pure Agarbathies, has come a long way to capture the essence of global fragrance which has been instrumental to the success of the group today. It is represented by its third generation headed by Mr. Ranga, the Managing Director of the group’s flagship brand Cycle Pure Agarbathies, the largest manufacturer of agarbathies in the world.

Having had international exposure as a consultant with CMR Inc, USA, a chemical market research firm, he returned to join the family business in India. Mr. Ranga holds an engineering degree from SJCE, Mysore, and an MBA from Thunderbird School of Global Management - International Business School, USA, with specialization in marketing and strategy. He managed a variety of assignments independently before taking over the flagship brand Cycle Pure Agarbathies in 2005.

As a business visionary, he has successfully diversified



the group into a conglomerate with its interests in sectors ranging from agarbathies to aerospace. Since taking over reins of the group some 15 years ago, Mr. Arjun Ranga has taken Cycle Pure Agarbathies to new heights and has added a range of specialty products in the arena of home prayer.

Currently, Mr Arjun Ranga is also the Chairman of CII Mysore and Vice President of the All India Agarbathi Manufacturers Association. His enterprise and boldness have helped Cycle Pure Agarbathies achieve growth figures that are rarely seen in mature FMCG categories. Mr. Ranga plays a hands-on role in employee development and engagement and believes people are at the core of an organization. He is also responsible for engineering a major thrust in NR Group’s export business which won them the EPCH (Exports Promotion Council for Handicrafts) 2010-2011 Exports Gold Awards.

Mr. Ranga’s love for cricket has driven him to own a leading KPL team Mysuru Warriors. A multi-faceted personality, he has a passion for trekking and he actively pursues photography, and counts golf and tennis among his hobbies. Mr. Ranga has ventured into the online space with ‘Soulveda’, a portal which aims to encourage people to engage with their inner spirituality, and spread happiness and well-being.

Apart from his professional and personal front, Mr. Ranga’s work with underprivileged has gotten him plaudits from across the country. With programs like Prerepana, encouraging micro entrepreneurship in rural segment to make agrabhaties and Ranga Rao Memorial School for Disabled he has ensured growth of the company along with growth of the society.



Aman ChoudhariConvenor, MSME Panel &Joint Managing Directorsurin Automotive Pvt Ltd

Mr Aman Choudhari, is a Mechanical engineering graduate and has completed post graduate course in industrial engineering from Lamar University, Texas. He is the Jt. Managing Director and Co owner of M/s. Surin Automotive Pvt. Ltd which is a auto component manufacturing company having sales of over Rs 560 Crs and 11 manufacturing plant in 6 states of India and serves the largest Automotive and Construction Equipment OEM's in the country.

He is a active member of Young President Organization (YPO) and has been on the President of the Bangalore chapter of YPO . He has been a Co-convenor of the CII Manufacturing Panel and the Convenor of the CII Karnataka Economic Affairs & Taxation Panel 2014-15 and is presently the Convenor of the MSME Panel for 2016-17



Ashok shettar (Dr)Chairman, CII North Karnataka Zonal Council &Vice ChancellorKLe technological university

Dr Ashok S. Shettar is Vice-Chancellor of KLE Technological University, Hubli. He has ME and PhD in Civil Engineering from the Indian Institute of Science, Bangalore.

Dr Shettar has over 30 years’ experience in engineering education and administration. He was a member of the Executive Council and Academic Council of Visvesvaraya Technological University in Belgaum. In 2005, he received the Rotary Centennial Award for Professional Excellence.

His expertise lies in strategic planning and institutional development, Engineering Education Research and Industry - Institute - Society interaction in regional development.

Dr Shettar was program committee chairman for the first ‘International Conference on Transformation in Engineering Education’ (ICTIEE-2014).

He is a member of advisory board of ‘Journal of Engineering Education Transformation” (JEET).

He has played an important role in establishing and growing “Centre for Technology Innovation and Entrepreneurship’ at BVB, which has emerged as pioneering model to nurture entrepreneurial ecosystem in Tier-II cities of India.



C P rangacharPast Chairman, CII Southern Region & Managing DirectorYuken india Ltd

Electrical Engineer from BITS, Pilani. Entered Plastics Business immediately after graduation. Had extensive training in Plastics Technology in Europe, US & Japan. Was involved in a wide range of activities including Technology Transfer, Capital Equipment and Collaborations.

Promoted Yuken India Limited (YIL) in collaboration with Yuken Kogyo Company Ltd (YKC) and has been its Managing Director from inception. YIL has grown multifold and become one of the major manufacturers of hydraulic components and systems in the country.

Actively associated with various professional bodies. Was Chairman of CII – Southern Region 1998-99, Chairman CII Fluid Power Division; Chairman of CII - National Council for Small Industry ; Plastics Institute; Fluid Power society etc.. and Past President of the Indian Machine Tool Manufacturers’ Association [IMTMA]. Organizer and Faculty for many Events, Seminars; Published several papers and articles in India & abroad Currently serving as Chairman , WWF Karnataka State Advisory Board



D r subramanyamConvenor, Public Policy and Partnership Panel & Managing DirectorsLn technologies Pvt Ltd

Mr D R Subramanyam is an Electronics and Communication Engineering graduate from Karnatak University, India. He has a Diploma in International Masters in Practicing Management (IMPM) from INSEAD, France. Also he is a life time member of Aeronautical Society of India (AeSI). His expertise includes electronic systems design, development and manufacture. He has overall 30 years of industry experience.

D R Subramanyam is actively involved in the following industry and social organisations:

Elected member of confederation of Indian • Industry (CII) Karnataka State Council 2015-16, 2014-15, 2013-14

Convener of CII Karnataka MSME Panel •

Member of CII Karnataka Manufacturing Panel •

Member of CII Southern Region MSME Sub-• Committee

Member of CII National MSME Council•

Vice President of ”Society of Indian Aerospace • Technologies and Industries (SIATI)”.

Governing Council Member of Aeronautical • Society of India, Bangalore Branch

Member of Governing Board, Aerofi –“Mission • Aerospace Foundation of India”

Governing Council Member of Adamya Chetana • Foundation (Not for profit organization)



K g Ashok raoPast Chairman, CII Mysuru Zone & Convenor, Strategy & Business Excellence Panel & Managing DirectorKgK engineering

Mr Ashok Rao is a Mechanical Engineer from Karnataka Regional Engineering College (NITK), Surathkal, with a Master’s Degree in Manufacturing Engineering from the UMASS, Amherst.

Mr Ashok Rao is an active member of the Confederation of Indian Industry. Currently heads the Manufacturing Panel for the state & is the Chairman for Regional MSME Sub-Committee. He has served as Chairman of the Mysore Zone for the year 2004-05.

He is also active in the educational field. He served as an Academic Council Member of National Institute of Engineering, Mysore & is currently the Chairperson of Technical Education Quality Improvement Board of NIE since 2012.



L KrishnanPast Chairman, CII Karnataka State Council & Managing Directortaegutec india Pvt Ltd

Mr L Krishnan has over 35 years of experience in manufacturing, marketing, application and sales of industrial products in various reputed organizations.

Mr Krishnan holds a Mechanical Engineering Degree.

Positions currently held:

1. Managing Director, Taegutec India Pvt. Limited

Taegutec India is a multinational company with world class manufacturing facility of tungsten carbide cutting tools located at Bommasandra Industrial Area in Bangalore. Taegutec is a part of the International Metalworking Companies.

2. IMTMA - Immediate Past President of IMTMA

Actively involved with Machine Tool & Allied sectors of Industry in various ways from Vision, Policy Advocacy, Skill Building, etc.

3. CII – Past Chairman of CII, Karnataka

Associated with Industry/Manufacturing sector related activities at State, Regional & National Level.



M Lakshmi narayanPast Chairman, CII Southern Region& Non- Executive ChairmanWabco india Ltd

Mr Lakshmi has served as the Chairman (South) at Confederation of Indian Industry (CII) and has been on the executive council team at the Indian Machine Tool Manufacturers’ Association (IMTMA).

Mr M Lakshmi Narayan retired from Services of Harman International (India) Pvt Ltd as the Country Manager & Managing Director and served as Joint Managing Director, Bosch Ltd in India.

In addition to his current role as Chairman of Wabco India Ltd, he serves as the Director at Kirloskar Oil Engines, Rane (Madras) Ltd, TVS Automotive Solutions, Kostal (India) Limited among others.

He’s one of the founders of the ‘Bengaluru City Connect’ – a non-profit forum which addresses issues related to urban management in the city of Bengaluru. Mr Lakshmi holds a Masters Degree in Technology from the Indian Institute of Technology Bombay.



s ChandrasekharPast Chairman, CII Karnataka State Council & Managing DirectorBhoruka Power Corporation Ltd

Mr Chandra is Managing Director of Bhoruka Power Corporation Limited, a leading Renewable Energy Developer in India. An Electrical Engineer and Alumnus of London Business School, he has been associated with the Power Sector in India for over 40 years and has worked in several reputed Companies both Public & Private Sector. He has hands on experience starting as a First Level Executive in Power Projects, to leading a green field company for development of Green Energy, as its CEO for the last Twenty years.

Chandra is the Past Chairman of Confederation of Indian Industry (CII) – Karnataka. He was past President of Bangalore Chamber of Industry & Commerce. He is Member of the Advisory Committee of State Electricity Regulatory Commission. Board Member of State Vocational & Skill Development Corporation and Former Board Member of the State Renewable Development Agency. He is Member of the CII- National Committee for Renewable Energy.



s n raoPast Chairman, CII Mysuru & Managing Directorsupreem Pharmaceuticals Mysuru Pvt Ltd

Mr S N Rao is a B.Sc (Tech), DBM from Mumbai University. He started his Careers in product development in Sandoz (I) Ltd, a Swiss Multinational in Mumbai. He worked in various departments before starting his own firm M/S Supreem Pharmaceuticals Mysore Pvt. Ltd. He is currently the Chairman and Managing director.

The company is now 30+ years old. Mr. S N Rao is a Past Chairman of Confederation of Indian Industry, Mysore Zone.

He is spear heading the exponential growth of the company.



sandeep Kumar MainiPast Chairman, CII Karnataka State Council & ChairmanMaini group

Mr Sandeep Kumar Maini is the Chairman of the Maini Group of Companies since 2007. The Group consists of companies that have Domestic and International Operations in the fields of Automotive & Aerospace, Plastics & Composites, Material Handling Equipments, Storage Systems, Electric Vehicles and All Terrain Vehicles.

Major initiatives in his career included the setting up of design and development centres in all the companies as early as 1995, introduction of the concept of Total Solutions and Complete Customer Care in Material Handling, the first company to launch and produce Dock Levelers in India.

Chairman of CII Karnataka State Council for the • year 2014-15.

Young President Organisation (YPO) - Regional • Chair for the South Asia Region – 2014-2016

Vice Chairman of CII Karnataka State Council for • the year 2013-14.

He was the Elected Member CII - Karnataka State • Council 1999- 2000, 2001-2002, 2002-2003

Elected Member CII–Southern Regional Council • 1999-2000, 2001- 2002, 2002-2003

Convenor, SSI Panel – CII Karnataka 2000-2001 •

Chairman, Young Indians - Bangalore Chapter-CII, • 2001-2002, 2002-2003



sudhir MandeVice Chairman, CII North Karnataka Zonal Council &Managing DirectorMM industrial Controls Pvt Ltd

Mr. Sudhir Mande is an Engineering Graduate from Pune University

He has also completed his Master’s Degree in Business Administration from Pune University.

He was called upon to join a major business house in India engaged in manufacturing machine tool.

A first generation entrepreneur, Sudhir Mande started M.M.Industrial Controls Pvt.Ltd., in the year 1985 in Hubli.

M.M.Industrial Controls Pvt.Ltd., is into providing of sheet metal solutions and manufacturer of precision sheet metal components for major OEM’s around the globe.

M.M.Industrial Controls Pvt.Ltd., has the most ultramodern, state of art manufacturing facility for manufacturing sheet metal components at Garag Road, Dharwad in Karnataka State, India .

M.M.Industrial Controls Pvt.Ltd., has a modern plant measuring 17000 Sq.mtrs., wherein the best technology available around the globe for sheet metal processing is installed inclusive of robotics.

M.M.Industrial Controls Pvt.Ltd., is first company in this part of the world to manufacture operator’s cabins required for earthmovers on welding robots.



Various CEO’s and Managing Director’s of Multinational Companies around the globe have visited M.M.Industrial Controls Pvt.Ltd., and appreciated the world class infrastructure and facility for sheet metal processing available at MMICPL.

MMICPL recently became the first company in this part of the world to export sheet metal components to U.S market, which is a great achievement.

In short the latest and most modern technology in metal processing was brought to North Karnataka by MMICPL.

MMICPL was conferred with “ Udyoga Utkrushta Prashati” in the year 2012 by KASSIA in the hands of the then Chief Minister of Karnataka State Mr.Sadananda Gowda.

Sudhir Mande was conferred with “Udyoga Ratna” in the year 2015 by Karnataka Chamber of Commerce and Industries.



t sudhakar PaiPast Chairman, CII Karnataka State Council & Chairman & Managing DirectorKurlon enterprise Limited

Mr T Sudhakar Pai is the third generation family member of the “Pai’s of Manipal” who started one of India’s most illustrious business houses – THE MANIPAL GROUP.

He has held & holds various senior level posts in Public Sector Advisory Boards, Govt. Institutions, Educational Institutions, Industry Bodies like CII (Chairman of Karnataka Chapter), AIMO (Chairman), Bangalore Management Association (BMA) to name a few.

Accolades have graced him in his checkered career over the years with the most notable being Coir Board, Govt of India bestowing him with awards for the development of Coconut Coir for the past 18 consecutive years. He is the receipient of many industry recognitions from well known institutions like Readers Digest, Udyog Srestha Puraskar, Super Brands International, Outstanding Young Indian Person from Junior Chamber of Commerce to name a few.


Southern Region: KeralaSouthern region: KerAlA

g Krishna KumarChairman, CII Kerala State Council & Managing Director Rubfila International Ltd

Mr G Krishna Kumar is a graduate in Mechanical Engineering and an MBA. He is currently the Managing Director of Rubfila International Ltd, Palakkad, a company listed in Bombay Stock Exchange. Rubfila is the largest manufacturer of rubber threads in India with customers in 25 countries around the world with operations in Kerala and Tripura.

He has been an elected member of the Kerala State Council of CII many years and was the Chairman of Palakkad Zone of CII for the period 2007 to 2010.

He was the President of Palakkad Management Association for 2012 – 2014.

He is also a member of Executive Council of the Indo-Amercian Chamber of Commerce – Kerala Chapter & President of All India Latex Products Industries Association.


Southern Region: Kerala

george PaulVice Chairman, CII Kerala & Convenor, Membership Panel &Directorsynthite exports Ltd

Born in 1949, George Paul is a Director of Synthite Exports Ltd. He is the Vice Chairman of Synthite Industries Ltd, the world's largest oleoresin company and Director of its subsidiary companies, Herbal Isolates (P) Ltd, Symega Flavours India (P) Ltd, lntergrow Foods & Beverages Pvt. Ltd and Sijmak Exports Pvt. Ltd. He is also a Director in Omega Flavour Technology Ltd. and Modulex Modular Buildings Pvt. Ltd. Synthite has won four National awards from the Hon'ble President of India for outstanding export performance. The CSR arm of Synthite, CVJ Foundation is proactively contributing to the welfare of the people locally and among the farming community nationally.

A graduate in Natural Science from Kerala University, he has been spearheading the Synthite group right from its inception in 1972. His various stints in trade bodies like the International Federation of Essential Oils and Aroma Trades, London, (Active Director), Association of British Scholars (Patron, Kochi Chapter), All India Spices Exporters' Forum (Former Chairman), Indian Council of Agricultural Research Ltd, American Management Association (Member), Cll - Kerala State Council and Indo American Chamber of Commerce (Former President - South India Council) has resulted in him being an advocate of change for the Indian oleoresin industry at large.

He is a Syndicate member of Cochin University of



Science and Technology (CUSAT) as an expert from the field of Industry & Commerce.

On a personal level, George is very passionate about improving the quality of education in the country and is the chairman of St. Mary’s Educational Society in Delhi, Treasurer of Vidyodaya School, Kochi, and Director of Global Academy for Education and Training, Kochi and MalankaraOrthodox Syrian Church Medical College, Kolenchery. He is serving on the advisory board of Berchmans Institute of Management Studies, Changanachery, as a member of the Governing Board, for Indira Institute of Business Management, Mumbai and as a member of Academic Council, St. Teresa’s College, an autonomous educational institution in Kochi. He is currently serving as the vice chairman of the Industrial Advisory Board at Kerala University of Fisheries and Ocean Studies.

He is a member of the Business Advisory Committee for guiding Additional Skill Acquisition Programme (ASAP) a joint initiative by Higher Education and General Education Departments, Government of Kerala, which aims to enhance the employability of student.



hari Krishnan nairPast Chairman, CII Kerala State Council & President Western india Cashew Co (P) Ltd

Mr Hari Krishnan Nair is the President of Western India Cashew Company Pvt Limited - India’s leading exporter of roasted cashews and a major manufacturer of roasted nuts as food-ingredients.

He is the Past Chairman of CII (Trivandrum Zone) and the Cashew Export Promotion Council of India (CEPCI). He is a past Managing Committee member of the Federation of Indian Export Organizations (FIEO), Kerala Branch Committee member of the Indo American Chamber of Commerce, Charter Member of TiE Kerala and member of the Rotary Club of Quilon.

Hari headed the team for setting International Cashew Standards at the United Nations (UNECE) and launched the first clinical health research study on cashews. He has led business delegations to West Africa, Russia, Kazakhstan, Vietnam, Indonesia, Cambodia, Spain and Singapore and organized trade-fair pavilions in Dubai and Europe. He has business experience with all parts of the world including America, Europe, Africa, Asia and Australia and has travelled extensively.

He has been an active member of the CII Kerala State Council from 1996 and was a founding National Governing Council member of CII’s Young Indians.

Hari holds a PGDM (MBA) from the Indian Institute of Management, Calcutta and a B.Com from the Sri Sathya Sai Institute of Higher Learning, Bangalore.



K K M KuttyPast Chairman, CII Southern Region, Kerala State Council &CEO & Managing Directorsealings & Jointings

Mr Kutty is a Mechanical Engineer and has more than 35 years of experience in Engineering and Auto component industry. He has held various positions in Industrial and other organisations such as

Past Chairman, Confederation of Indian Industry • (CII), Kerala.

Past Chairman, Confederation of Indian Industry • (CII), Southern Region.

Chairman, Export & International alliance • committee, CII Southern Region.

National Chairman for Small and medium • enterprises.

A member of Kerala State Electricity Board • consultative council.

Senate member of Cochin University of Science • and Technology.

Member of Centre for Management development, • Govt of Kerala.

Has lead various trade delegations to many • countries.

Has lead various trade fairs exclusively for small • industries in different countries.

Attended various National & International seminars • in India and abroad.



navas MeeranPast Chairman, CII Southern Region & Kerala State Council & Chairman eastern group

Mr Navas Meeran is currently the Chairman of Eastern Group.

He is also the Director of Kerala State Industrial Development Corporation Ltd.; Member of Kochi Metro Advisory Group; Member of CII Kerala State Council, Member of Tamil Nadu Technology Development & Promotion Center Governing Board, Member of Regional Advisory Committee (SSI Sector) of the Collectorate of Central Excise & Customs.

He was the Past Chairman of Confederation of Indian Industry, Southern Region and Kerala State.



P ganeshPast Chairman, CII Kerala State Council & Executive Director glass & glazing systems Pvt Ltd

A mechanical engineer from University of Kerala, initiated in to business during college days itself.Had a brief stint worked as Design Engineer in an Engineering company at Chennai.

Member of a number of Professional organizations:

Zonal Chairman, Confederation of Indian Industry,•

Past Secretary, Chamber of Commerce, Trivandrum•

Past Chairman, Builders Association of India, • Trivandrum

Member, National Building Codes, New Delhi•

Member, Indian Institute of Interior Designers•

Member, FICCI•

Member, Aluminum Association of India•

Member, All India Glass Manufacturers Forum•

Member, Narrow Elastic Manufacturers Association•

Member, Kerala State Small Industries Association•

Chairman, Institute Management Committee for • upgradation of I.T.I “s

Member, Central Excise, Customs & Service Tax • Consultative Committee

Member, State Level Inter Institutional Committee • (SLIIC) of R.B.I

Member, The Indus Entrepreneur, T.I.E, Kerala • Chapter



shivdas B MenonPast Chairman, CII Kerala State Council & Managing Directorsterling group of Companies

Presidents Award winner in 2004-2005 for best Research & Development which was received from late Dr. Abdul Kalam.

First to introduce greenhouse farming & developing a high quality soil substitute/substrate in Kerala.

Actively involved in working with the State Government for introduction of technology in Agriculture.

Mr. Menon mentors Entrepreneurs in Hi Tech Agriculture, Agri Business and International marketing.

Positions held:

Managing Director - Sterling Group of Companies

Past Chairman CII, Kerala

Past President of TiE, Kerala



V P nandakumarImmediate Past Chairman, CII Kerala State Council & Managing Director & CEOManappuram Finance Ltd

Mr Nandakumar is the MD & CEO of Manappuram Finance Ltd., a leading gold loan company that is ranked among India’s top 20 non-banking finance companies.

Mr Nandakumar’s achievements in business have earned recognition at the national level. In January 2014, Business Today, a leading business magazine, ranked him among India’s Top 100 CEOs. Earlier, in December 2013, Business World had listed his name amongst India’s Most Valuable CEOs.

Besides focus on business, the cause of the wider community is central to his vision. He established the Manappuram Foundation at Valapad in 2009 to drive the corporate social responsibility (CSR) mission of the Manappuram group. A major initiative of the Foundation is, “Janaraksha Manappuram” Free Insurance Scheme that extends health insurance to more than one lakh people belonging to the BPL category in the seven Panchayats around the Valapad area. His initiatives in CSR were recognised by a special commendation from the Jury at the Golden Peacock Awards in Mumbai in January 2015.

Mr Nanda Kumar is the Immediate Past Chairman of the Kerala State Council of the Confederation of Indian Industry (CII). He is a Managing Committee member of trade and industry associations such as ASSOCHAM and FICCI. He was a member of the FICCI delegation to the Fourth Session of India-Poland Joint Commission for Economic Cooperation held at Warsaw, Poland, in June 2015.


Southern Region: PuducherrySouthern region: PuduCherry

K AmarnathPast Chairman, CII Puducherry State Council & Vice President of SG Industries & Surguru (Hotel & Chain of Restaurants)hotel surguru

Mr K Amarnath is the Vice president of SG Industries & Surguru Pondicherry. He is an Engineering Graduate with Master’s Degree from University of Maryland. He has got more than 20 years of professional and business experience and for about six years he has worked in different capacities in the United States.

He is part of a diversified and professionally managed business group with interests in manufacturing, Hospitality Industry and Logistics. Served as a Chairman of Hospitality and Healthcare subcommittee, Puducherry State Council for five years.


Mr Amarnath was Chairman of CII Puducherry State Council during 2013-14

Mr Amarnath has been the Co-Chairman, Southern Region Subcommittee, SME during 2014 -15

Mr Amarnath has been the Convenor, Policy Advocacy, Government Interaction Panel for the year 2015-16.


Southern Region: Puducherry

M nandakumarVice Chairman, CII Puducherry State Council &Joint Managing Director & CEOLebracs rubber Linings Pvt Ltd

Mr Nandakumar is a first generation entrepreneur with experience of over Three decades. He has developed expertise in all aspects of Corporate Management and has been successful in his Company becoming a Leader in the Indian Industry.

He has traveled extensively in India and Overseas. Mr Nandakumar is an Alumnus of Loyola College, Chennai and he is a Qualified Accountant and Trainer in the ISO 9001 Quality Management System.

Mr Nandakumar has been the Convenor, MSME Panel during the year 2014-15 and 2016-17.



shrikanth r DChairman, CII Puducherry State Council, Chairman, MSME and International Linkages Task Force, CII Southern Region & Director - India Manufacturing OperationsLenovo india Pvt Ltd

Mr Shrikanth R D, Director - India Manufacturing Operations, Lenovo India Pvt. Ltd., has 24 years of experience in Electronics and Computer industries in various fields of Production, Engineering, IE, Quality, Operations and Plant Management. He is a Certified Auditor for QMS/EMS/Good Manufacturing Practices and Trained Six Sigma Black belt. He also worked with Motorola India Ltd., Flextronics and currently heading Lenovo India Pvt. Ltd., Puducherry plant. Mr. Srikanth has a vast experience of various functions in manufacturing sector. Lenovo, under his able leadership today is one of the best manufacturing companies in Puducherry.



srikanth sivaramanImmediate Past Chairman, CII Puducherry State Council, Chairman, MSME and International Linkages Task Force, CII Southern Region & Directorsnam Alloys Pvt Ltd

Mr Srikanth had completed his Bachelor in Chemical Engineering from Manipal Institute of Technology, Karnataka. Mr Srikanth holds the responsibility on all production activities, product development, process control activities, maintenance activities, quality control activities, purchase activities, marketing activities, financial monitoring, technology upgrade, IT resources planning and long term planning.


Southern Region: Tamil NaduSouthern region: tAmil nAdu

Jayakumar ramdassPast Chairman, CII, Coimbatore &Managing DirectorMahendra submersible Pumps (P) Ltd

Mr. Jayakumar Ramdass is the Managing Director of Mahendra Submersible Pumps Pvt. Ltd and Mahendra Spinning Mills Pvt Ltd Coimbatore. He completed schooling at Mani Higher Secondary School and B.Sc Chemistry in PSG College of Arts and Science. He holds an MBA degree from the PSG Institute of Management.

Mahendra Pumps is one of the leading manufacturers’ of various types of water lifting pumps including Submersible, Pressure Booster and Industrial Pumps. The group operates from 5 manufacturing facilities and 14 sales offices across the country. Their products are exported to 25 countries across 4 continents. The group also runs a Textile Mill under the name Mahendra Spinning Mills Pvt Ltd producing cotton Yarn.

Mr Jayakumar is the Past President of The Southern India Engineering Manufacturer’s Association (SIEMA), Coimbatore.

He was also the Past Chairman of the CII Coimbatore Zone, Elected member of CII Southern Region & Chair of Family Business Sub-committee and MSME panel of Tamil Nadu State Council.

He is the immediate Past Chairman of The Institute of Indian Foundry men, Coimbatore Chapter. He is the Vice President of Coimbatore Management Association.


Southern Region: Tamil NaduSouthern region: tAmil nAdu

M Ponnuswami Vice Chairman, CII, Tamil Nadu &Chairman & Managing DirectorPon Pure Chemical india Pvt Ltd

Mr M Ponnuswami, Chairman & Managing Director, Pon Pure Chemical India Private Limited. Had Graduated in Chemistry in the year 1974 from PSG Arts College, Coimbatore, One of the Leading Institutions Under “then” University of Madras, India. He is from an Agriculture Family based out of a remote village in Namakkal District of Tamil Nadu, India. Pure Chemicals Group, now has 28 Branches in India and has International Presence in Srilanka, Singapore, Bangladesh, Australia, & Middle East Countries.

Pure Chemicals Group has become the Most Preferred Distributor in India for the Chemical Manufacturers in Fortune 500 Companies across the World.

Mr Ponnuswami has been closely associated with the CII and was the Chairman of CII Chennai Zonal Council during 2015-16 and also the Convenor of Membership Panel during 2015-16. He is currently the Vice Chairman, CII, Tamil Nadu.

Pon Pure Chemicals is a leading manufacturer of chemicals and allied products with International presence in Srilanka, Bangladesh, Australia, Africa & Middle East countries. Finalist in CII’s Emerging Entrepreneurs of Tamil Nadu in 2010.


Southern Region: Tamil Nadu

n K ranganathPast Chairman, CII Tamil Nadu State Council & Managing Director grundfos Pumps india Pvt. Ltd

Mr N K Ranganath is the Managing Director of Grundfos Pumps India Pvt. Ltd. He joined Grundfos in February 1998 and established Grundfos India in March 1998. He has more than 36 years of industry experience covering marketing, sales, design, project management, finance and human resources.

Ranganath has been:

Member of CII National Committees on Manufacturing, • Water, CSR and Skill DevelopmentMember of the Executive Council of Indian Green • Building Council (IGBC)Past Chairman of Confederation of Indian Industry • (CII), Tamil Nadu CouncilPast Chairman of AEEE (Alliance for an Energy • Efficient Economy)Past President of Madras Management Association• He is currently the co-chair of the CII National • committee on water Southern regional Chair for the committee on • ease of doing business.Chairman Southern Region Task Force on Ease • of Doing Business 2016-17Member Southern Regional Council 2016-17• Member Affirmative Action Sub Committee SR • 2016-17Co-Chair National Committee on Water 2016-17• Member National Committee on CSR 2016-17• Member National Council on Manufacturing 2016-17• Executive Board Member IGBC 2016-17.•



P ravichandranChairman, CII Tamil Nadu &PresidentDanfoss industries (P) Limited

Ravi is President of Danfoss India (100% subsidiary Danfoss ) since 2013 and currently Chairman, CII Tamil Nadu. Has over 25 years of experience in various roles ranging from Sales & Marketing, Strategy, General management and globalizing b2b businesses across Asia pacific& Europe & India. As a key member in building and executing the India strategy since 2012 has been involved in startup of their R&D center and Global supply chain set up in India. A passionate mentor who works with several multi-cultural leaders across Europe and Asia pacific. He has been engaged with coaching a few startups.

He headed CII Chennai Zone & CII National task force on Cold chain development. Executive member of Green building Council and is engaged in several initiative’s including cluster based intervention for development of cold chain infrastructure in India. He was a working group member in World Economic forum on smart cities.

Ravi is an Alumini of College of Engineering Guindy, IIM Ahmedabad and Singularity University, California.



ravi samPast Chairman, CII Tamil Nadu State Council & Managing DirectorAdwaith Lakshmi industries Ltd

Mr Ravi Sam is a leading Industrialist in Coimbatore and an agile Philanthropist who hails from a successful Industrial Family

He is the Managing Director of Adwaith Lakshmi Industries Ltd and Adwaith Textiles Ltd, Director of Titan Paints and Chemicals Ltd, Lakshmi Ring Travellers Ltd and is also a director on the board of Parry Agro Industries Ltd.

Mr Ravi holds several coveted positions, he is the chairman of the academic wing of Academy of Archaeology and ancient sciences of India which is a part of the REACH (Rural Education and Conservation of Heritage foundation), was the Chairman of CII Tamil Nadu State Council for the year 2014-15.



P srinivasavaradhanChairman, CII, Madurai Zone & PresidenttVs srichakra Ltd

Honors Engineering graduate from Madurai • Kamaraj University, Madurai

More than 30 years industrial experience in • Research & Development, Operations,

Projects and International Marketing in TVS • Srichakra Limited

Presently, President of TVS Srichakra for the • last 4 years

Steered the company in achieving TPM Excellence • and Manufacturing Excellence Awards

Had been a member of Board of Studies of • Thiagarajar College of Engineering



P VimalanImmediate Past Chairman, CII, Salem, Co-convenor, Tamil Nadu Infra Panel & Director, srC Projects (P) Limited

Mr P Vimalan is involved in infrastructure construction, building material production and is responsible for the day-to-day-operations of SRC Projects as well as leading the company’s product development and growth strategy.

Mr Vimalan is actively involved in various extra- curricular activities especially in sports. He is instrumental in establishing “PIONEER SPORTS CLUB” one of the biggest sporting facilities ever in Salem. He is very much involved in spreading awareness on Environmental conservation like contributing to the development of Mookaneri lake, Sports activities like trekking, Cycling etc.

Mr Vimalan holds a Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering from the prestigious PSG College of Technology, Coimbatore. He is an active member of Builders Association of India, Salem Chapter.



s AnanthakrishnanVice Chairman, Trichy Zone &Managing DirectorCeeyes engineering industries Pvt Ltd

B.E, Production Engineering from Regional • Engineering College,Tiruchirappalli

President, RECAL – Alumni Association of REC/• NIT, Trichy

Member, National Advisory Committee for DST-• NIMAT constituted by DST, GOI.

Member, National Advisory Committee for DST-• NIMAT constituted by DST, GOI second term

Director, PeriyarManiammai University TB•

Ceeyes Engineering Industries Limited, leading • company in the manufacturing of camshafts for High Horse Power Diesel Engines used in locomotives, Ships, Off-road vehicles and Captive Power Plants. Our products are exported to USA, Mexico, Canada, Malaysia, Italy, Sri Lanka, and Vietnam. Established a production unit to export LPA pumps to Carrier-France. It became the first private firm to supply Fuel Efficient camshafts to Indian Railways for their 3100hp diesel locomotives



s n eisenhowerPast Chairman, CII Tamil Nadu State Council & Director - Operationssaint-gobain india Pvt Ltd

Swaminathan Eisenhower, Director (Operations) of Saint-Gobain Glass India, a largest manufacturer of Float Glass and Value added Glass in India and a fully owned subsidiary of Compagnie de Saint-Gobain, France, is a fortune 500 and 350 years old Company. Eisenhower is a Chemical Engineer and has over 40 years of industrial experience and joined Saint-Gobain in the year 2005 as Director of Operations and is in charge of Float Glass lines, Mirror, Coater and Advance Glass Processing line at Sriperumbudur, Tamil Nadu and the Float line at Gujarat and Rajasthan in addition to the Solar operations in Malaysia. He adopted World Class Manufacturing (WCM) work in all the facilities to develop people capability in order to produce products of International Standards and is also responsible for the commercial function of Purchase.

He has held several positions in CII:

Chairman of CII Chennai Zone during 2012-13•

Vice Chairman of CII Tamil Nadu State Council • for 2014-15

Chairman of the Renewable Energy Panel•

Chairman of CII Tamil Nadu State Council for • 2015-16

Was Director and Vice Chairman in Tamil Nadu • Electricity Consumers Association, Coimbatore for 2011 to 2013.



V P s radhakrishnanVice Chairman, Erode Zone &Managing Director Angel starch & Food Pvt Ltd

Mr V P S Radhakrishnan currently the Vice Chairman, Erode Zone & Managing Director, Angel Starch & Food (P) Limited. Did his Post Graduate in Business Administrawtion from Pondicherry University.

Established the Factory Angel Starch & Food Pvt Ltd in the year 2010 for manufacturing value added Starches & Food Products for Food, Pharmaceutical, Nutraceuticals, Cosmoceuticals, Textile, Paper&Packaging Industries, Oil Drilling, Bio Polymer and Other Industries focusing on Domestic & International Markets with a present Sales Turnover of More than 13 Crore per Annum. 30% of Sales is from Export to 16 Countries. Our State of Art Modern Factory is setup at SIPCOT, Perundurai in Erode District. Our Food Products have Achieved FSSAI Certicification and Halal certification. Our Other Products are GOTS - Global Organic Testing Standards Certified.

We are ISO 9001 - QMS - Quality Management Systems & ISO 22000 - FSMS - Food Safety Management Systems Certified by SGS Which is one of the Most Competant Certifying Agency in Food Products.

Also Working on Implementation of 5 "S" Standards for the Systems in All our Premises. Our Next Level of Focus is to Achieve IP (Indian Pharmacopia), USFDA (United States Food and Drug Authority) Certification for Our Food, Pharma, Nutraceutical Products.



V r MahadevanVice Chairman, CII, Chennai Zone & Joint Managing DirectorBgr energy systems Limited

Mr V R Mahadevan started his career with M/s. Best & Crompton in 1982. He was involved in implementation of large Industrial Projects and left the Company in 1987. He later joined M/s. BGR Energy Systems Limited in the year 1987 as Manager (Projects) and is currently Joint Managing Director.

His professional experience is diverse covering Marketing (Domestic & Overseas), Engineering, Production, Project Management, R&D and Identifying New Businesses. His work has involved travelling extensively all over the globe and he was involved in forging Partnerships with Top Global technology companies.

Mr Mahadevan is the Convenor, Energy & Environment Panel, CII, Tamil Nadu. Mr Mahadevan is 57 years of age and is a Graduate in Electrical Engineering.


Southern Region: TelanganaSouthern region: telAngAnA

Mahesh DesaiConvenor, MSME, Defence, Avionics Panel & Managing Director & CEOMeera & Ceiko Pumps Pvt Ltd

Mr Mahesh Desai, is an engineer by profession and a pioneer in the hand pump industry. He founded the Meera Group of companies in 1967 though its first company Central India Engineering Company and initiated the export promotion of its products in 1977. Under his leadership the company embarked on massive expansion and diversification programs including construction of large Regional Rural Water Supply projects of Rural Water Supply, Water Treatment Plants and deflouridation plants. He heads Research and Development Division of the Company and has successfully carried out R&D for UNICEF. He was the first person from the private sector to be associated with the Rural Water Supply program of UNICEF in India.

He has been the recipient of Udyog Patra Award in the year 1982 and the Award for Excellence in Industrial Performance in 2000. He has also submitted technical papers in various International Seminars and has also been closely associated with various associations.


Southern Region: Telangana

nrupender raoImmediate Past Chairman, CII Telangana State Council &ChairmanPennar industries Ltd

Mr Nrupender Rao is the Promoter and Chairman of Pennar Group and has rich and diverse experience in various organisations such as National Cash Register, USA, Union Carbide India, Nagarjuna Group and the Pennar Group.

He was appointed Chairman of the Andhra Pradesh Industrial Infrastructure Corporation (APIIC) for two years and was a member of the Planning Board of Andhra Pradesh.

He was the National President of the Indo- American Chamber of Commerce and earlier the President of the Hyderabad Management Association.

Mr Rao is the National Award Winner for “Outstanding Entrepreneur”, by Council of State Industrial Development and Investment Corporations of India in 2013. He is also a recipient of the “Distinguished Alumnus Award” from IIT Kharagpur for the year 2011 and “Dr Nayudamma Gold Medal” from Government of Andhra Pradesh for his contribution to industrial development in Andhra Pradesh.



V rajannaChairman, CII Telangana State Council & Vice President & Regional Head, Global Head-Technology Business Unittata Consultancy services (tCs)

He was part of the Tata Research Development and Design Centre (TRDDC), the R&D arm of TCS, and has worked on various Software Engineering Tools. He has extensive experience in Tools and Technologies and has worked on complex and industrial-strength projects such as Tandem Non-Stop SQL/Compiler, PC-based Native ‘C’ cross compiler, and Object Enhancer, to name a few, for customers including Tandem Computers and Rational Software Corporation. Rajanna has contributed to the growth of the industry in great measure, by serving several Industry Associations in various capacities including policy formulation. He has been a part of the management committee of the IT & ITES Industry Association of AP (ITsAP) / The Hyderabad Software Enterprises Association (HYSEA) for eight years now. In 2012, he was unanimously elected as the President of ITsAP/HYSEA for a period of two years.

Rajanna has been part of Confederation of Indian Industry (CII) state council for several years, and has chaired the Information and Communication Technology (ICT) forum and the Skill Development Forum. He is a life member of the Computer Society of India (CSI), Indian Society for Technical Education (ISTE), Hyderabad Management Association (HMA), and a fellow of the Institution of Engineers – India (III). He is also a Senior Member of IEEE. He holds a Master of Technology degree in Computer Science and Engineering, and a Bachelor of Engineering degree in Computer Science.



Vanitha DatlaPast Chairperson, CII Telangana State Council and Chairwoman, IWN Southern Region & Vice ChairpersoneLiCo Ltd.Managing Directorelico healthcare services Ltd

Ms Vanitha Datla is the Vice Chairperson of ELICO Ltd, a 55-year-old company that is a pioneer in the Analytical Instruments Industry, “ Innovating to connect Science with Lab” and Managing Director Elico Healthcare Services Ltd, a service provider to the Healthcare Industry in countries like USA, UK, Middle East etc.

Association:

Deputy Chairwoman, Indian Women Network • (IWN-CII), Southern Region (2016-17)

Chairperson, CII Telangana State Council (2014-• 2015, 2015-2016)

Vice- Chairperson, CII, Andhra Pradesh State • Council (2014)

Chairwoman, Indian Women Network (IWN-CII), • Andhra Pradesh State Council (2013-14)

She has been a member of the CII National Committee on Backward District Development and CII National Committee on Women Empowerment. In addition to serving on the CII HR panel Southern Region, CII CSR panel, AP State, CII Finance & Taxation panel, AP State, Co-Convenor CII Exim panel, AP State, Chairperson CII Women Empowerment Taskforce, AP State. Earlier, she was an active member of the Steering Committee on ‘Green Homes’.

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