Vijay Sankar Named FICCI President-Elect for 2026-27

The National Executive Committee Meeting (NECM) of the Federation of Indian Chambers of Commerce and Industry (FICCI) has announced Vijay Sankar as the president-elect of the industry body for 2026-27.

Currently serving as senior vice president of FICCI, Sankar will succeed Anant Goenka as president of the apex business chamber following the conclusion of the FICCI Annual General Meeting and Annual Convention, scheduled for 18-19 November 2026 in New Delhi.

Sankar is the chairman of The Sanmar Group, a Chennai-headquartered industrial conglomerate with a global presence and interests spanning chemicals, speciality chemicals, engineering, steel foundries and shipping. He also serves as an independent director on the boards of TVS Motor Company and Larsen & Toubro, and is the chairman of Chemplast Sanmar.

Beyond his corporate responsibilities, Sankar serves as vice president of the Tamil Nadu Tennis Association (TNTA). He is also involved in philanthropic initiatives and serves on the boards and governing bodies of several healthcare institutions focused on paediatric care, eye care, rural health and support for disadvantaged communities.

Sankar is the Honorary Consul General of Denmark in Chennai. In recognition of his consular services, he was awarded the ‘Knight’s Cross of the Order of Dannebrog’ by the King of Denmark. He has also received the Loyola Alumni Association’s Business Leader Award.

He holds a Master’s degree in Business Administration from the J L Kellogg Graduate School of Management, Northwestern University, and is a qualified Chartered Accountant.

With his appointment as president-elect, Sankar is set to take on the leadership of FICCI for the 2026-27 term following the organisation’s annual convention in November 2026.