Santhanam obtained his B.Tech in Civil Engineering (1978) from IITM and Post-Graduation in Management (1980) from IIMA. As Founder Managing Director, he was instrumental in the Group’s investment of over US $ 700m to create a Pan India manufacturing footprint across Tamil Nadu, Gujarat and Rajasthan. Santhanam is an elected Member of the National Council of CII since 2006, Chairman of CII-Southern Regional Council (2013-14) and Chairman of National Task Force on Good to Great Companies (GTG) Initiative (2014-16). He is the Past President of EmployersFederation of India (EFI) (2009-2010). He is the member on the Board of Governors of IIIT D&M and a Director at IIT Madras Research Park.
In 2013, Santhanam received Doctor of Literature (Honoris Causa) conferred by Hindustan University. In 2008, Santhanam was selected as CEO of the Year, a biannual award by National Human Resource Development Network (NHRDN). In 2005, he was awarded Arches de la Croissance (Arches of Growth), a global recognition from Saint-Gobain Group, for Innovation and Growth.
In 2004, Santhanam was selected as a Distinguished Alumnus of IIT Madras. Chairman of PanIIT 2008 Global Conference.Past Chairman of Indian Glass Association.Member of World PresidentsOrganization (WPO).
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