R. Dinesh of TVS appointed CII President

During a meeting on May 25, the national council of the Confederation of Indian Industry (CII) elected new office-bearers for the fiscal year 2023-24. R. Dinesh, the Executive Vice-Chairman of TVS Supply Chain Solutions, has been appointed as the President of CII for 2023-24, taking over from Sanjiv Bajaj, the Chairman and Managing Director of Bajaj Finserv Limited. R. Dinesh, a fourth-generation TVS family member, has been extensively engaged with the Confederation of Indian Industry (CII) at various levels, including state, regional, and national. In 1995, he established TVS Supply Chain Solutions (previously known as TVS Logistics), which, under his guidance, has grown into a billion-dollar company with a worldwide footprint spanning continents and catering to customers in more than 50 countries.

Dinesh has been recognized with several awards, including the “Icon of the Year” by the ICT Academy of Tamil Nadu in 2018 and the Ernst & Young “Entrepreneur of the Year” award in the Services category in 2017. He has also received accolades such as TiECON’s “Next Gen Entrepreneur of the Year” in 2014 and the CII’s “Emerging Entrepreneur” award in 2010.

Sanjiv Puri, the Chairman and Managing Director of ITC Limited, has been designated as the President of CII for the fiscal year 2023-24. Under his leadership, ITC Limited has implemented an extensive strategy reset, focusing on consumer-centricity, agility, resilience, and innovation to drive growth and create a competitive and future-ready enterprise. The vision for ITC is aligned with sustainability and inclusivity.

Rajiv Memani, the Chairman of EY’s India region, has assumed the position of Vice-President at CII. Additionally, he holds a significant role within EY as a member of its global management body and serves as the Chair of the Global Emerging Markets Committee.