In a significant leadership transition, SanjivPuri, the Chairman
and Managing Director of ITC Ltd., has been elected as the President
of the Confederation of Indian Industry (CII) for the term 2024-25. Puri
succeeds R Dinesh, Chairman of TVS Supply Chain Solutions, in this prestigious
role. Alongside Puri, Rajiv Memani assumes the position of President-Designate,
while R Mukundan takes on the role of Vice President for the same term.
SanjivPuri, an alumnus of IIT Kanpur and Wharton School of Business, brings a wealth of experience to his new role, having been actively involved in various
initiatives to foster growth and sustainability in India’s corporate landscape.
Notably, Puri’s leadership extends beyond ITC Ltd., as he has chaired expert
groups and received accolades such as the ‘Best CEO Award’ from
Business Today and the ‘Transformational Leader Award’ from the Asian Centre
for Corporate Governance and Sustainability.
Established in 1895,
the Confederation of Indian Industry is one of India’s oldest business lobby
groups, representing the interests of various industries and advocating for
favorable policies conducive to economic growth.Headquartered in New Delhi, the CII plays a pivotal
role in engaging with the government and stakeholders to shape India’s business
landscape.