Pratheesh Mathew elected to lead CONFED-ITA signals regional IT growth focus

The election of Pratheesh Mathew as President of the Confederation of Information Technology Associations (CONFED-ITA) marks an important moment for the IT channel ecosystem across Tamil Nadu and Puducherry. Representing a federation of 28 district associations, CONFED-ITA plays a critical role in supporting IT retailers, distributors, dealers and solution providers operating in one of India’s most active regional technology markets.

Mathew’s appointment comes at a time when regional IT associations are increasingly expected to support digital transformation, skill development and stronger collaboration between industry stakeholders and government institutions. His leadership is expected to reinforce innovation-led growth and improve engagement across the partner ecosystem.

Strengthening collaboration across vendors, partners and policymakers

CONFED-ITA has long served as a bridge between technology vendors, channel partners and policy stakeholders. With technology adoption accelerating across sectors, industry bodies are playing a more active role in enabling knowledge exchange, business opportunities and capability building for partners.

Under Mathew’s leadership, the association is expected to focus on improving member representation, expanding industry partnerships and encouraging new business opportunities aligned with evolving digital demand across the region.

The newly elected CONFED-ITA President’s message

“It is with immense pride and a deep sense of responsibility that I assume office as the President of CONFED-ITA, representing the Tamil Nadu & Puducherry Information Technology Associations, a strong network of 28 district associations.

CONFED-ITA carries a remarkable legacy, and I am truly honoured to serve in this role. I extend my heartfelt gratitude to all our past leaders for their visionary guidance and to our valued vendor partners for their unwavering support.

My mission is to strengthen the bridge between our association, vendors, and government authorities, fostering a dynamic and collaborative ecosystem that benefits every member.

We will focus on implementing innovative initiatives and encouraging new business ideas to create greater opportunities and drive sustainable growth for our fraternity.

Let us move forward together with unity and purpose, striving for excellence in all that we do.

Wishing all our members a prosperous Financial Year 2026–2027.” Pratheesh Mathew, President, CONFED-ITA

Conclusion

The appointment of Pratheesh Mathew reflects the growing importance of regional industry bodies in shaping the future of India’s IT channel ecosystem. As digital adoption expands across industries, associations such as CONFED-ITA are expected to play a central role in enabling collaboration, business growth and technology awareness across partner networks.

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