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Vellayan Subbiah
Executive Vice Chairman | Tube Investments of India
Jury Member
Mr. Vellayan Subbiah is the Executive Vice Chairman of Tube Investments of India and Chairman of both CG Power and Chola Investment and Finance Company. With a career spanning consulting, manufacturing, and financial services, he has consistently delivered transformational leadership grounded in first principles, capital efficiency, and long-term value creation.
Known for his calm, analytical approach, Vellayan has built a reputation for turning around legacy institutions and scaling high-performing businesses. At CG Power, he led one of India’s most remarkable industrial revivals, restoring governance, operational integrity, and market confidence. At Chola, he transitioned the company into a digitally agile, customer-first NBFC with a strong rural footprint.
Vellayan’s leadership philosophy is rooted in clarity, discipline, and empowerment. He believes in enabling teams, simplifying complexity, and building a culture of accountability. For him, leadership is not just about growth metrics but about enduring purpose. His vision is aligned with India’s aspirations: to evolve from being the world’s back office to becoming a global hub for innovation, manufacturing, and responsible enterprise. With his steady hand and forward-looking mindset, Vellayan continues to shape institutions that are not just successful but significant.