Kochi: CII Kerala has announced the new leadership roles for the year 2025-26. The newly elected leadership of CII Kerala aims to drive economic growth, industry collaboration, and sustainable development in Kerala.
As per a press release, V K C Razak, MD of VKC Footgear has been elected as Chairman of CII Kerala. His visionary leadership has propelled India’s VKC Corporate House into a leading footwear industry player while empowering Indian businesses to compete on the world stage. A pioneer in technological innovation, he introduced groundbreaking techniques like microcellular PVC and air-injected PVC, revolutionising footwear production and setting new industry benchmarks. His strategic foresight led to the launch of India’s first PU footwear, democratising premium products and expanding the market for high-quality footwear.
Joseph Michael Kallivayalil, MD of Glenrock Rubber Products, has been elected Vice Chairman. With over three decades of rich experience, he is a seasoned industry leader known for his entrepreneurial vision. He began his career in 1984 with Heveacrumb Rubber, a family-owned enterprise, and in the mid-1990s, co-founded Glenrock Rubber Products with two other partners. Today, Glenrock group has grown into the flagship company of a diversified group with interests spanning rubber processing, rubber products manufacturing and exports, tourism, tea production, rubber machinery manufacturing, and education.