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The Federation of Indian Chambers of Commerce and Industry (FICCI) on Thursday, October 29, announced Vijay Sankar as its President-Elect for 2026-27. Sankar, currently the industry body's Senior Vice President, will succeed Anant Goenka as president following FICCI's Annual General Meeting and Annual Convention, scheduled for November 18-19 in New Delhi.
The appointment was announced at FICCI's National Executive Committee Meeting (NECM) in Mumbai.
Sankar is the chairman of The Sanmar Group, a Chennai-headquartered industrial conglomerate with interests in chemicals, speciality chemicals, engineering, steel foundries and shipping.
He is an independent director on the boards of TVS Motor Company Limited and Larsen & Toubro Limited. He is also the chairman of Chemplast Sanmar Limited.
Vijay Sankar's professional background
In addition to his corporate responsibilities, Sankar serves as vice-president of the Tamil Nadu Tennis Association (TNTA).
He is also involved in philanthropic activities and serves on the boards and governing bodies of healthcare institutions focused on paediatric care, eye care, rural health and support for disadvantaged sections of society.
Sankar is the Honorary Consul General of Denmark in Chennai. In recognition of his consular services, he has received the Knight's Cross of the Order of Dannebrog from the King of Denmark. He is also a recipient of the Loyola Alumni Association's Business Leader Award.
Sankar holds a master's degree in business administration from the J L Kellogg Graduate School of Management at Northwestern University. He is also a qualified chartered accountant.
The appointment was announced at FICCI's National Executive Committee Meeting (NECM) in Mumbai.
Sankar is the chairman of The Sanmar Group, a Chennai-headquartered industrial conglomerate with interests in chemicals, speciality chemicals, engineering, steel foundries and shipping.
He is an independent director on the boards of TVS Motor Company Limited and Larsen & Toubro Limited. He is also the chairman of Chemplast Sanmar Limited.
Vijay Sankar's professional background
In addition to his corporate responsibilities, Sankar serves as vice-president of the Tamil Nadu Tennis Association (TNTA).
He is also involved in philanthropic activities and serves on the boards and governing bodies of healthcare institutions focused on paediatric care, eye care, rural health and support for disadvantaged sections of society.
Sankar is the Honorary Consul General of Denmark in Chennai. In recognition of his consular services, he has received the Knight's Cross of the Order of Dannebrog from the King of Denmark. He is also a recipient of the Loyola Alumni Association's Business Leader Award.
Sankar holds a master's degree in business administration from the J L Kellogg Graduate School of Management at Northwestern University. He is also a qualified chartered accountant.
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