Rajiv Memani Takes Helm as CII President: New Leadership Ushers in Strategic Vision for Indian Industry

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In a noteworthy shift in leadership, Rajiv Memani, who serves as the Chairman and CEO of EY India, has been appointed as the President of the Confederation of Indian Industry (CII) for the term 2025-26, taking over from Sanjiv Puri, the Chairman and Managing Director of ITC Ltd. This transition marks an exciting new chapter for CII, with a leadership team ready to propel industry growth and foster policy innovation in the year ahead.

Key Highlights:

- Rajiv Memani is a seasoned advisor to both major Indian and multinational corporations, bringing with him decades of experience in corporate finance, mergers and acquisitions, and strategic investments. He also holds a position on the EY Global Executive Board, where he chairs the Growth Markets Council, leading the firm’s agenda for growth in emerging markets.
- Memani has been instrumental in shaping public policy, having contributed to the Ministry of Finance’s taskforce on the 2019 Direct Tax Code and serving on various influential government committees.
- He is passionate about social impact, serving as the President of the Board of Him Jyoti School for underprivileged girls and holding board positions at IIM Sirmaur and KREA University.
- R Mukundan, the Managing Director and CEO of Tata Chemicals, will step in as President-Designate. With over thirty years at the Tata Group, Mukundan is well-regarded for his leadership in sustainability and quality standards across the chemical, automotive, and hospitality sectors.
- Suchitra K Ella, Co-founder and Managing Director of Bharat Biotech, has been appointed as Vice President. A recipient of the Padma Bhushan award, Dr. Ella is a pioneer in the biotech field, celebrated for her contributions to vaccine innovation and her leadership roles within CII at both state and national levels.
- The new CII leadership trio embodies a mix of corporate, policy, and scientific expertise, signaling a strategic emphasis on industry growth, innovation, and inclusive development for the years 2025-26.

With Rajiv Memani at the helm, CII is set to leverage his global perspective and policy acumen to drive Indian industry forward in a rapidly evolving economic landscape.

Source: The Economic Times, Business Today, The Hindu BusinessLine, The Tribune, The Trending People

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