Ahmedabad: Noted industrialist Gokul Jaykrishna has taken over as the new Chairman of FICCI Gujarat, with a vision to strengthen the council as an action-oriented platform for industry, particularly in supporting the growth of micro, small, and medium enterprises (MSMEs).
Jaykrishna, 57, is the CEO and Joint Managing Director of Asahi Songwon Colors Limited, a leading player in the chemicals and pigments sector. Under his leadership, FICCI Gujarat plans to prioritise enhancing productivity through the adoption of AI, while working closely with government agencies to deliver measurable outcomes for industry.
Commenting on his priorities, Jaykrishna said, “The council will work towards building on Gujarat’s manufacturing strengths and positioning it as a global manufacturing hub, aligned with Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s ‘Make in India’ initiative and the broader national economic agenda. By leveraging AI and technology-led solutions, we can significantly enhance productivity, competitiveness and ease of doing business.”
During his tenure, FICCI Gujarat will also focus on sustainability, encouraging both MSMEs and large corporates to adopt productivity-enhancing technologies. The council plans to organise a series of sector-specific manufacturing events over the year aimed at promoting knowledge exchange, attracting investment, and showcasing opportunities across key industries.
On fostering industry-government collaboration, Jaykrishna added,“We will facilitate structured, closed-door roundtables to enable constructive dialogue, address policy challenges and strengthen collaboration between industry and government.”
Jaykrishna holds a degree in Business and Economics from Lehigh University and serves on the boards of Asahi Tennants Colors, Atlas Life Sciences, The Anup Engineering, and Arvind Limited.
