
The Institute of Company Secretaries of India (ICSI) has announced the election of Dhananjay Shukla as its president for the year 2025. A commerce and law graduate, Shukla is a fellow member of the institute and brings years of expertise as a practising company secretary based in Gurugram. His professional contributions have earned him recognition as a leading figure in the domain of company secretaries.
Joining him in a key leadership role, Pawan G Chandak has been appointed as the vice president of ICSI for 2025. Chandak, a seasoned professional with over two decades of experience, holds a specialization in labour laws and labour welfare. His extensive expertise includes assisting numerous start-up ventures in establishing their operations in India, especially those promoted by foreign entities.
Leadership Journey of Pawan G Chandak
Chandak has held significant roles within the institute and its regional councils over the years. Prior to his new position, he served as the vice president of ICSI in 2024. Additionally, he was elected to the Western India Regional Council (WIRC) of ICSI for the term 2019–2022, during which he served as Secretary of the region in 2019.
His leadership contributions extend to chairing the Pune Chapter of WIRC of ICSI in 2012 and 2017, further underscoring his dedication to the institute’s growth and member engagement.
Also Read: Skills Gap Challenges and Economic Optimism Define UAE and Saudi Job Market Outlook for 2025
A Vision for the Future
Under Shukla’s presidency and Chandak’s vice presidency, ICSI is expected to strengthen its initiatives to support company secretaries and advance the profession’s role in corporate governance and compliance. The duo’s combined expertise and leadership vision aim to drive innovation and promote best practices across the industry.
The Institute of Company Secretaries of India, established by an Act of Parliament, is a premier professional body in India dedicated to the development and regulation of company secretaries.
