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R Mukundan has been named President-Designate, and Suchitra K Ella will serve as Vice President for the term. The appointments were made by CII’s new national council.
In a significant development for Indian industry, Rajiv Memani has officially taken over as the CII President 2025, leading the Confederation of Indian Industry (CII) for the term 2025–26. The CII announcement was made following the formation of its new national council, marking the beginning of a new chapter in CII leadership 2025. Memani succeeds Sanjiv Puri, Managing Director of ITC, and brings with him decades of experience and a strong global perspective.
Rajiv Memani CII presidency is backed by an impressive career. As the Chairman and CEO of EY India, he has played a pivotal role in shaping the firm’s market leadership and strategy. He is also a member of EY’s Global Executive Board, where he leads the Growth Markets Council, overseeing strategic growth across emerging economies. Memani is widely recognized for founding and developing EY India’s Corporate Finance practice, establishing himself as a respected thought leader in financial services and consulting.
Joining him in the new leadership team for CII 2025–26, R Mukundan has been appointed President-Designate, while Suchitra K Ella, Co-founder and MD of Bharat Biotech, will serve as Vice President. The new appointments reflect CII’s commitment to fostering inclusive, growth-oriented leadership across key sectors of the Indian economy.
As the new CII President, Rajiv Memani is expected to focus on strengthening India’s global trade position, driving innovation, and boosting investment in emerging sectors. His appointment signals a forward-looking vision for Indian industry, blending domestic economic priorities with international best practices. With this transition, CII leadership 2025 aims to further the organization’s mission to catalyze growth, sustainability, and competitiveness for Indian businesses in a rapidly changing global landscape.
Rajiv Memani CII presidency is backed by an impressive career. As the Chairman and CEO of EY India, he has played a pivotal role in shaping the firm’s market leadership and strategy. He is also a member of EY’s Global Executive Board, where he leads the Growth Markets Council, overseeing strategic growth across emerging economies. Memani is widely recognized for founding and developing EY India’s Corporate Finance practice, establishing himself as a respected thought leader in financial services and consulting.
Joining him in the new leadership team for CII 2025–26, R Mukundan has been appointed President-Designate, while Suchitra K Ella, Co-founder and MD of Bharat Biotech, will serve as Vice President. The new appointments reflect CII’s commitment to fostering inclusive, growth-oriented leadership across key sectors of the Indian economy.
As the new CII President, Rajiv Memani is expected to focus on strengthening India’s global trade position, driving innovation, and boosting investment in emerging sectors. His appointment signals a forward-looking vision for Indian industry, blending domestic economic priorities with international best practices. With this transition, CII leadership 2025 aims to further the organization’s mission to catalyze growth, sustainability, and competitiveness for Indian businesses in a rapidly changing global landscape.
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