Rajiv Memani Takes Helm at CII for 2025-26
Company - People | Jun 01, 2025 | EIN
Rajiv Memani, the Chief of EY India, has been announced as the new President of the Confederation of Indian Industries (CII) for the term 2025-26. Memani succeeds Sanjiv Puri, Chairman and Managing Director of ITC Ltd. and brings with him a wealth of experience from his role as a member of the EY Global Executive Board and Chair of its Growth Markets Council. He is a key advisor to numerous high-profile entities, navigating them through strategic areas such as mergers and acquisitions, technology, and smart capital allocation strategies. Working alongside Memani at CII will be R Mukundan of Tata Chemicals as President-Designate and Suchitra K Ella of Bharat Biotech as Vice President. Memani’s strategic insight and leadership are expected to advance CII's initiatives, particularly in the emerging markets growth agenda that aligns with EY’s global investment priorities.
Sectors
- Professional Services
- Business Associations
Geography
- India – CII is an Indian industry body, and the key participants in the article are prominent Indian business leaders.
Industry
- Professional Services – This relates to the services provided by EY India and its advisory role in mergers and acquisitions, technology, and investment strategy.
- Business Associations – The Confederation of Indian Industries (CII) is a leading industry body in India, representing a wide range of sectors and industries and focusing on policy advocacy and business development.
Financials
Participants
| Name | Role | Type | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rajiv Memani | President of CII | People | Chief of EY India and new President of CII for 2025-26. |
| Sanjiv Puri | Former President of CII | People | Chairman & Managing Director of ITC Ltd., outgoing CII President. |
| R Mukundan | President-Designate of CII | People | Managing Director & CEO of Tata Chemicals. |
| Suchitra K Ella | Vice President of CII | People | Co-founder and MD of Bharat Biotech. |
| EY India | Professional Services Firm | Company | Global professional services firm providing advisory services in areas such as mergers and acquisitions. |
| Confederation of Indian Industries (CII) | Industry Body | Company | A leading business association in India focused on policy advocacy and business growth. |