GSK Velu Named Chairman of FICCI Tamil Nadu State Council
The Federation of Indian Chambers of Commerce and Industry (FICCI) has declared the reinstatement of GSK Velu as the Chairman of the FICCI Tamil Nadu State Council for the year 2025-2026, signifying his fifth successive year leading the Council.
Velu holds the positions of chairman and managing director within the entities of Trivitron Group of Companies, Neuberg Diagnostics, and Maxivision Super Speciality Eye Hospitals. He also serves as a director and shareholder at Kauvery Group of Hospitals, as well as holds similar positions at Apollo Dental and Apollo Dialysis.
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Furthermore, he is a general and lending partner at Stakeboat Capital. Additionally, he fulfills the role of honorary consul to the Republic of Estonia in India. His ongoing appointments demonstrate FICCI's confidence in his ability to offer strategic guidance in the fields of healthcare, manufacturing, investments, and policy.
Commenting on his re-appointment, Velu said, “It is an honour to continue serving as Chairman of the FICCI Tamil Nadu State Council for the fifth consecutive year. Tamil Nadu stands at a critical inflection point—where manufacturing excellence, healthcare innovation and policy collaboration must converge to create scalable, globally competitive outcomes”.
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“I look forward to working closely with industry leaders, policymakers and stakeholders to strengthen the state’s position as a preferred destination for healthcare manufacturing, med-tech innovation and knowledge-driven growth”.
Velu is a well-respected healthcare entrepreneur and prominent figure in the industry with a wealth of experience in developing cost-effective, top-tier healthcare and diagnostic solutions. He has been instrumental in enhancing India's healthcare manufacturing and diagnostic systems, advocating for innovation, fostering local capabilities, and fostering partnerships between industry and academia.
His exceptional leadership has been acknowledged through numerous prestigious national and international awards. Throughout his term, Velu has played a crucial role in driving the FICCI Tamil Nadu State Council's work in healthcare manufacturing, diagnostics, med-tech, skilling, and industry-academia collaboration, ensuring that the perspectives of industry are well-represented in policy discussions at both the state and national levels.
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His re-appointment for the 2025-2026 period highlights the council's commitment to maintaining continuity, stability, and strategic leadership as they remain dedicated to fostering sustainable growth, innovation-driven progress, and improved global competitiveness within the state's industry landscape.