Dr. Ravi M. Bhatkal
Managing Director, India
Cookson India Pvt. Ltd
Cookson India Pvt. Ltd
Ms. Gangapriya Chakraverti
Managing Director
Ford Motor Pvt. Ltd.
Ford Motor Pvt. Ltd.
Tamil Nadu Chapter - Chennai
With over 25 years of presence in Chennai, AMCHAM’s Tamil Nadu Chapter remains a vital platform for collaboration between U.S. companies and the Government of Tamil Nadu. The chapter’s initiatives for 2024-2025 focus on fostering innovation, enhancing business ecosystems, and driving socio-economic development.
- Major Events
- GCC Conference: ‘Thriving in the Future: Responsible AI, Innovation, and Evolving Workforce’ at The Grand Chola, Chennai (May 14, 2024)
- Tamil Nadu Signature Event: ‘Redefining Digital Excellence: Tamil Nadu at the Helm’ at Le Royal Meridien, Chennai (November 26, 2024), inaugurated by U.S. Consul General, Mr. Chris Hodges and Mr. Vishnu IAS, MD, Guidance Tamil Nadu
- Government Engagement
- Meetings with key officials, including the Chief Secretary (IT and Digital Services), DGP, Mr. Rajeev Kumar, IPS, and Mr. Kumar Jayanth, IAS, to discuss policies on deep technology and IT advancements for Tamil Nadu.
- Regular engagements with the Guidance Bureau and Industry Secretary, Mr. Arun Roy to address ease of doing business challenges and policy advocacy.
- Thought Leadership & Knowledge Sharing
- Monthly breakfast meets with distinguished speakers such as Prof. Raghu (IIT Madras) and Mr. Vijayshankar Pandey (BOAT)
- KPMG Budget Analysis Meet: Regular sessions to provide expert insights into economic trends and policies.
- Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR)
- A dedicated CSR meet focused on impactful projects in Tamil Nadu, chaired by Dr. Ravi Bhatkal, Chairman – Tamil Nadu Chapter, AMCHAM and Managing Director, MacDermid Alpha Electronics Solutions India Pvt. Ltd.
- Partnership with the Tamil Nadu Government’s ‘Namma School Namma Ooru Palli’ program to support government schools through CSR and community engagement.
- Women Empowerment Initiatives
- Formation of a Women’s Empowerment Team led by Ms. Gangapriya Chakraverti, Vice Chairperson – Tamil Nadu Chapter, AMCHAM and Managing Director, Ford Motor Pvt. Ltd. to address issues and promote inclusivity in U.S. company ecosystems.
