Ms. Supriya Banerji is a postgraduate in sociology from Mumbai University. She had been working as a Deputy Director General of the Confederation of Indian Industry, handling responsibilities like International Affairs, Skill Development, Education, Affirmative Action, CSR, etc., for 32 years before she retired in May 2016. She was the Head of UK operations of the CII from 1993 to 2001, based in London. Her responsibility included enhancing bilateral investment and trade, for which she worked with both Governments and industry closely. She was also inducted as the Regional Director of CII’s operations in Southern India, where she worked with the Southern State Governments on policy issues, enhancing efficiency, competitiveness, fast-tracking specialized projects, and highlighting the industry’s position on various policy and social/developmental issues. In 2009 she was deputized from the CII for a year to set up the National Skill Development Corporation (NSDC). She is on the Advisory Board of the Sasakawa India Leprosy Foundation, New Delhi, besides being on the Board of De Nora India Limited.
Date of joining the Board: October 27, 2016