The Confederation of Indian Industry (CII) Southern Region has elected new office bearers for the year 2023-24, with Mr Kamal Bali, President and Managing Director of Volvo Group India, Bangalore, being elected as Chairman. Dr R Nandini, Managing Director of Chandra Textiles Pvt Ltd, Coimbatore, has been elected as Deputy Chairperson. Mr Bali has previously held leadership positions within CII, including Deputy Chairman of CII Southern Region and Chairman of the Manufacturing Sub-Committee, CII-SR. Dr Nandini is an active member of CII and has held various leadership roles, including Past Chairperson of CII Tamil Nadu and Co-Chairperson of CII National Council Task Force on Rural Development and Migrant Workforce. Both Mr Bali and Dr Nandini have experience serving on the boards of various organizations, including government enterprises and educational institutions. The Volvo Group is a leading manufacturer of trucks, buses, construction equipment, and marine and industrial engines, with production facilities in 18 countries and sales in more than 190 countries.