Prior taking up the new role, Ravichandran was the Vice-Chairman for the period 2016-17, a press release said.
Ravichandran also serves CII National Council on Agriculture as its Member.
Similarly, the Chairman and Managing Director, Chennai-based Pon Pure Chemical Ltd, M Ponnuswami was elected as the Vice-Chairman, CII Tamil Nadu State Council.
Ponnuswami an active member of CII, was serving CII-Chennai Zone as its Chairman in 2016-17, it added.