P.
Gopalakrishnan, affectionately called GOPS, is a cool and simple person who
practices professionalism by his thoroughness in planning and execution through
team work.
Born
on 2nd October, 1971, Rtn. P. Gopalakrishnan is a Computer Science
Graduate with a flair for entrepreneurship and leadership. He is a first-generation entrepreneur,
presently Chairman of Metro Group Karur, providing employment to 600+
employees. He has held many positions in
textile export industry and presently serving as National Chairman, Handloom
Export Promotion Council, under Ministry of Textiles, Govt. of India., Managing
Committee Members, FIEO (Federation of Indian Export Organizations) under
Ministry of Commerce, Govt. of India., President, Karur Textile Manufacturers
and Exporters Association., Executive Director, BNI (Business Network
International) Karur., and Director, Karur Textile Park Ltd.
Also participated in many delegations organised by many forums and
shared and brought back values to the industry. To name few delegations, Japan,
Israel, Denmark, etc. apart from his widely travelled around the globe. His rich experience in the industry is helping
to contribute to the industry to augment exports of handloom and home textiles
as Chairman, Handloom
Export Promotion Council, Ministry of Textiles, Government of India and as President,
Karur Textile Manufacturers and Exporters Association.
He is also a social activist and served as
Assistant Regional Rotary Foundation Coordinator from 2020-21 and as Member of
Rotary India CSR Working Group and instrumental in preparing the New Rotary India
CSR grant model from 2019-22. he also achieved in receiving 1.6 Million $ worth
of global grant projects to the district covering Cancer Screening Bus,
Dialysis Centres, Mobile Clinics, Mobile Blood Bank, Vocational Training
centres, School Supplies, Micro Finance, Village Adoption, Low Cost Housing for
blinds etc.