K. G. Baalakrishnan
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K. G. Baalakrishnan also known as KG, KGB, KG Balakrishnan, Annur Balu is the Chairman of KG Group Coimbatore, a textiles business in Coimbatore, India.
[edit] About KG Groups
The KG group comprises of three major units namely, KG Denim Limited which produces 24 million meters of denim and cotton fabrics, 16 million meters of sheeting and 3 million pairs of jeans and Cotton trousers; KG Fabriks Limited which produces 12 million meters of long staple indigo fabrics and industrial fabrics and Sri Kannapiran Mills Limited which produces 100 tons of cotton yarn daily. The group employs 14,000 workers with a group turn over of $250 mn.
[edit] Positions Held
Mr. K. G. Baalakrishnan, has held numerous positions in his career. He has chaired the following positions.
- Chairman - KG Denim Limited
- Chairman - KG Fabriks Limited
- Chairman - Sri Kannapiran Mills Limited
- Chairman - TRIGGER Jeans
- Managing Trustee - KG Medical Trust – KG Hospitals Coimbatore
- Managing Trustee - KG Educational Trust, Coimbatore
- Past Hon. Chairman - Indian Chamber of Commerce & Industry, Coimbatore
- Founder President - Coimbatore Stock Exchange Limited
- Chairman - Council of Indian Employers
- Member - SAARC Chamber of Commerce
- Executive Member - Federation of Indian Chamber of Commerce & Industry - FICCI