Board’s Profile
Dr. Ravindranath Kancherla
Non-executive Independent Director and Chairman of the Board
KEY EXPERTISE
Surgeries (Gastroenterology, Laparoscopic), Organ transplantation, Key advisor to Medical Fraternity for liver, pancreatic and bile duct resections as well as advanced gastric and reconstructive coloproctology procedures.
KEY QUALIFICATION
MBBS and Masters in Surgery from Madras University, Fellowship of the UK Royal College of Surgeons FRCS (Glasg) & FRCS (Edin.)
Dr. Satyanarayana Chava
Executive Director and Chief Executive Officer
KEY EXPERTISE
+30 years’ experience across R&D, API process, Manufacturing, Quality Control, Business development, Supply chain, Intellectual Property
KEY QUALIFICATION
Ph D in Chemistry from Andhra University, Executive MBA from Indian School of Business
Mr. V. V. Ravi Kumar
Executive Director and Chief Financial Officer
KEY EXPERTISE
+30 years’ experience in Finance, Information technology, M&A & Strategic alliance, HR, Supply chain and Sustainable Development
KEY QUALIFICATION
Master’s in Commerce, Fellow member of Institute of Cost Accountants of India (formerly ICWAI)
Dr. Lakshmana Rao C V
Executive Director – Quality
KEY EXPERTISE
+ 23 years of experience in quality control, quality assurance, and regulatory affairs. As the head of the Quality function, he oversees the stringent standards that define our products and services.
KEY QUALIFICATION
Master’s degree in science and a Ph.D. from Andhra University
Mr. Krishna Chaitanya Chava
Executive Director - Synthesis
KEY EXPERTISE
Vast experience in Strategy and Marketing. Currently hold Directorships in Laurus Synthesis Private Limited (LSPL), Sriam Labs Private Limited,Chemiasoft Laurus Infosystems (India) Private Limited and Laurus Specialty Chemicals Private Limited.
KEY QUALIFICATION
PG MFAB from ISB, Hyderabad, Masters in Mechanical Engineering from North Carolina State University
Ms. Soumya Chava
Executive Director - Generics
KEY EXPERTISE
Experience in supply chain management and business development, particularly in the generics market
KEY QUALIFICATION
Bachelor of Pharmacy degree from Osmania University, a Master’s in clinical research and business administration from Campbell University USA, , and a Postgraduate Diploma in Patents Law from Nalsar University of Law, Hyderabad
Mrs. Aruna Bhinge
Non-executive Independent Director
KEY EXPERTISE
+19 years of extensive experience in food security, Strategic planning (ex-Syngenta India)
KEY QUALIFICATION
Bachelor’s from University of Poona, Master’s in Science and Post-graduate in Management Studies (MMS) from University of Mumbai
Dr. Rajesh Koshy Chandy
Non-executive Independent Director
KEY EXPERTISE
Marketing Professor at London Business School, Business Educator, Writer, Strategy
KEY QUALIFICATION
Bachelor’s in Engineering (Electronics and Communications), MBA from University of Oklahoma, Ph.D from University of Southern California, Member American Marketing Association
Mr. Karnam Sekar
Non-executive Independent Director
KEY EXPERTISE
Experience in the Financial Services industry, specialising in Corporate Finance, Treasury Management, and Stressed Asset Management
KEY QUALIFICATION
B.Sc (Ag), a CAIIB, and a Diploma in Management from AIMA. Diplomas in Financial Services
Dr. Ravindranath Kancherla
Non-executive Independent Director and Chairman of the Board
KEY EXPERTISE
Surgeries (Gastroenterology, Laparoscopic), Organ transplantation, Key advisor to Medical Fraternity for liver, pancreatic and bile duct resections as well as advanced gastric and reconstructive coloproctology procedures.
KEY QUALIFICATION
MBBS and Masters in Surgery from Madras University, Fellowship of the UK Royal College of Surgeons FRCS (Glasg) & FRCS (Edin.)
Dr. Satyanarayana Chava
Executive Director and Chief Executive Officer
KEY EXPERTISE
+30 years’ experience across R&D, API process, Manufacturing, Quality Control, Business development, Supply chain, Intellectual Property
KEY QUALIFICATION
Ph D in Chemistry from Andhra University, Executive MBA from Indian School of Business
Mr. V. V. Ravi Kumar
Executive Director and Chief Financial Officer
KEY EXPERTISE
+30 years’ experience in Finance, Information technology, M&A & Strategic alliance, HR, Supply chain and Sustainable Development
KEY QUALIFICATION
Master’s in Commerce, Fellow member of Institute of Cost Accountants of India (formerly ICWAI)
Dr. Lakshmana Rao C V
Executive Director – Quality
KEY EXPERTISE
+ 23 years of experience in quality control, quality assurance, and regulatory affairs. As the head of the Quality function, he oversees the stringent standards that define our products and services.
KEY QUALIFICATION
Master’s degree in science and a Ph.D. from Andhra University
Mr. Krishna Chaitanya Chava
Executive Director - Synthesis
KEY EXPERTISE
Vast experience in Strategy and Marketing. Currently hold Directorships in Laurus Synthesis Private Limited (LSPL), Sriam Labs Private Limited,Chemiasoft Laurus Infosystems (India) Private Limited and Laurus Specialty Chemicals Private Limited.
KEY QUALIFICATION
PG MFAB from ISB, Hyderabad, Masters in Mechanical Engineering from North Carolina State University
Ms. Soumya Chava
Executive Director - Generics
KEY EXPERTISE
Experience in supply chain management and business development, particularly in the generics market
KEY QUALIFICATION
Bachelor of Pharmacy degree from Osmania University, a Master’s in clinical research and business administration from Campbell University USA, , and a Postgraduate Diploma in Patents Law from Nalsar University of Law, Hyderabad
Mrs. Aruna Bhinge
Non-executive Independent Director
KEY EXPERTISE
+30 years of extensive experience in food security, Strategic planning (ex-Syngenta India)
KEY QUALIFICATION
Bachelor’s from University of Poona, Master’s in Science and Post-graduate in Management Studies (MMS) from University of Mumbai
Dr. Rajesh Koshy Chandy
Non-executive Independent Director
KEY EXPERTISE
Marketing Professor at London Business School, Business Educator, Writer, Strategy
KEY QUALIFICATION
Bachelor’s in Engineering (Electronics and Communications), MBA from University of Oklahoma, Ph.D from University of Southern California, Member American Marketing Association
Mr. Karnam Sekar
Non-executive Independent Director
KEY EXPERTISE
Experience in the Financial Services industry, specialising in Corporate Finance, Treasury Management, and Stressed Asset Management
KEY QUALIFICATION
B.Sc (Ag), a CAIIB, and a Diploma in Management from AIMA. Diplomas in Financial Services
Management Team
Dr. V Uma Maheswer Rao
President - Chemical R&D
KEY EXPERTISE
+30 years’ experience in process R&D and API manufacturing process. Currently hold Directorships in Laurus Bio Private Limited and Sriam Labs Private Limited
KEY QUALIFICATION
Ph.D in Chemistry from Osmania University
Mr. Srinivasa Rao S
President - Manufacturing and Operations
KEY EXPERTISE
+29 years’ experience in production planning, and execution of manufacturing processes. Currently hold Directorship in Sriam Labs Private Limited
KEY QUALIFICATION
Masters in Chemistry from Nagarjuna University
Mr. Martyn Oliver James Peck
Executive Vice President - Business Development
KEY EXPERTISE
25 years’ experience across sourcing, purchasing, sales and market intelligence
KEY QUALIFICATION
BSc in Biological & Medicinal Chemistry from University of Essex
Mr. Thomas Versosky
President - FDF, North America
KEY EXPERTISE
19 years’ experience in US generic across commercial operations, incl. portfolio management, business development, licensing & acquisitions. Currently hold Directorship in Laurus Generics Inc.
KEY QUALIFICATION
BSc. in Business from University of Phoenix
Mr. Rajaram Iyer
Executive Vice President - Portfolio Management
KEY EXPERTISE
26 years expertise in Strategic Planning, Portfolio Management & New business initiatives. Currently hold Directorship in Laurus Bio Private Limited
KEY QUALIFICATION
Master in Analytical Chemistry, EGMP from IIM-Bangalore, MBA (Operations Research)
Mr. Ch. Sita Ramaiah
Executive Vice President - Finance
KEY EXPERTISE
+24 years of experience in Treasury, Financial reporting, MIS and Taxation. Currently hold Directorships in Laurus Synthesis Private Limited, Laurus Specialty Chemicals Private Limited and Laurus Generics GmbH
KEY QUALIFICATION
Fellow member of Institute of Chartered Accountants of India (ICAI)
Mr. S. Srinivas Rao
Executive Vice President - Manufacturing
KEY EXPERTISE
+27 years’ experience in field of production and manufacturing
KEY QUALIFICATION
Masters in Chemistry from Shridhar University, Rajasthan
Mr. Narasimha Rao DVL
Executive Vice President - Synthesis
KEY EXPERTISE
30 years’ experience in the field of pharma. Currently hold Directorship in Laurus Synthesis Private Limited (LSPL)
KEY QUALIFICATION
Masters in Science from Nagarjuna University
Mr. Narasimha Rao Chava
Executive Vice President - Human Resources
KEY EXPERTISE
+27 years in the field of administration and Human Resources functions. Currently hold Directorship in Laurus Synthesis Private Limited (LSPL)
KEY QUALIFICATION
Masters in Arts from Andhra University
Mr. Ch. Venkata Ramana Rao
Senior Vice President - Intellectual Property Management
KEY EXPERTISE
+27 years of experience in Process development, IP Management & Litigation
KEY QUALIFICATION
Masters in Chemistry, PG Diploma in Patent Law from IIPS and LLB from Osmania University
Mr. Sumeet Sobti
Senior Vice President - Supply Chain Management
KEY EXPERTISE
+ 29 years of experience in Supply Chain Management Oversees the organization's strategic sourcing , carries wide expertise in global procurement & vendor relationship management, logistics, production planning and inventory across all business verticals.
KEY QUALIFICATION
B. Pharmacy from Jamia Hamdard University, Delhi
Mr. N. Babchand
Vice President - Business Development
KEY EXPERTISE
+23 Years of experience in Business Development
KEY QUALIFICATION
Bachelors in Business Management from Acharya Nagarjuna University
Dr. V Uma Maheswer Rao
President - Chemical R&D
KEY EXPERTISE
+30 years’ experience in process R&D and API manufacturing process. Currently hold Directorships in Laurus Bio Private Limited and Sriam Labs Private Limited.
KEY QUALIFICATION
Ph.D in Chemistry from Osmania University
Mr. Srinivasa Rao S
President - Manufacturing and Operations
KEY EXPERTISE
+28 years’ experience in production planning, and execution of manufacturing processes. Currently hold Directorship in Sriam Labs Private Limited.
KEY QUALIFICATION
Masters in Chemistry from Nagarjuna University
Mr. Martyn Oliver James Peck
Executive Vice President - Business Development
KEY EXPERTISE
+24 years’ experience across sourcing, purchasing, sales and market intelligence.
KEY QUALIFICATION
BSc in Biological & Medicinal Chemistry from University of Essex
Mr. Thomas Versosky
President - FDF, North America
KEY EXPERTISE
+18 years’ experience in US generic across commercial operations, incl. portfolio management, business development, licensing & acquisitions. Currently hold Directorship in Laurus Generics Inc.
KEY QUALIFICATION
BSc. in Business from University of Phoenix
Mr. Rajaram Iyer
Executive Vice President - Portfolio Management
KEY EXPERTISE
+25 years expertise in Strategic Planning, Portfolio Management & New business initiatives. Currently hold Directorship in Laurus Bio Private Limited.
KEY QUALIFICATION
Master in Analytical Chemistry, EGMP from IIM-Bangalore, MBA (Operations Research)i.
Mr. Ch. Sita Ramaiah
Executive Vice President - Finance
KEY EXPERTISE
+24 years of experience in Treasury, Financial reporting, MIS and Taxation. Currently hold Directorships in Laurus Synthesis Private Limited, Laurus Specialty Chemicals Private Limited and Laurus Generics GmbH.
KEY QUALIFICATION
Fellow member of Institute of Chartered Accountants of India (ICAI).
Mr. S. Srinivas Rao
Executive Vice President - Manufacturing
KEY EXPERTISE
+27 years’ experience in field of production and manufacturing
KEY QUALIFICATION
Masters in Chemistry from Shridhar University, Rajasthan
Mr. Narasimha Rao DVL
Executive Vice President - Synthesis
KEY EXPERTISE
30 years’ experience in the field of pharma. Currently hold Directorship in Laurus Synthesis Private Limited (LSPL)
KEY QUALIFICATION
Masters in Science from Nagarjuna University
Mr. Narasimha Rao Chava
Executive Vice President - Human Resources
KEY EXPERTISE
+27 years in the field of administration and Human Resources functions. Currently hold Directorship in Laurus Synthesis Private Limited (LSPL).
KEY QUALIFICATION
Masters in Arts from Andhra University
Mr. Ch. Venkata Ramana Rao
Senior Vice President - Intellectual Property Management
KEY EXPERTISE
+27 years of experience in Process development, IP Management & Litigation.
KEY QUALIFICATION
Masters in Chemistry, PG Diploma in Patent Law from IIPS and LLB from Osmania University.
Mr. Sumeet Sobti
Senior Vice President - Supply Chain Management
KEY EXPERTISE
+ 29 years of experience in Supply Chain Management Oversees the organization's strategic sourcing , carries wide expertise in global procurement & vendor relationship management, logistics, production planning and inventory across all business verticals.
KEY QUALIFICATION
B. Pharmacy from Jamia Hamdard University, Delhi
Mr. N. Babchand
Vice President - Business Development
KEY EXPERTISE
+23 Years of experience in Business Development
KEY QUALIFICATION
Bachelors in Business Management from Acharya Nagarjuna University