President – Chemical R&D
Dr. Rao brings over 32 years of experience in process R&D and API manufacturing, contributing significantly to strengthening research capabilities. He also serves as Director at Laurus Bio Private Limited and Sriam Labs Private Limited.
Ph.D. in Chemistry from Osmania University
President – Manufacturing and Operations
Mr. Rao has 31 years of experience in production planning and manufacturing execution, driving operational efficiency across functions. He is also a Director at Sriam Labs Private Limited.
Master's degree in Chemistry from Nagarjuna University
President – Advanced Biologics
Dr. Poda brings over 26 years of experience across pharma and biotech, leading R&D in small molecules, antibodies and gene therapies at global organisations.
Ph.D. in Biochemistry from CFTRI, Mysore
President – FDF, North America
Mr. Versosky has 21 years of experience in the US generics market, covering commercial operations, portfolio management and business development. He also serves as Director at Laurus Generics Inc.
B.Sc. in Business from the University of Phoenix
Executive Vice President – Business Development
Mr. Peck has 27 years of experience across sourcing, purchasing, sales and market intelligence, supporting global business development initiatives.
B.Sc. in Biological & Medicinal Chemistry from the University of Essex
Executive Vice President – Portfolio Management
Mr. Iyer brings 28 years of experience in strategic planning, portfolio management and new business initiatives, supporting long-term growth. He also serves as Director at Laurus Bio Private Limited.
Master’s degree in Analytical Chemistry; EGMP from IIM Bangalore and MBA (Operations Research)
Executive Vice President – Finance
Mr. Sita Ramaiah has 25 years of experience in treasury, financial reporting, MIS and taxation, overseeing key financial functions. He also holds directorships at Laurus Synthesis Private Limited, Laurus Specialty Chemicals Private Limited and Laurus Generics GMBH.
Fellow Member of the Institute of Chartered Accountants of India (ICAI)
Executive Vice President – Manufacturing
Mr. Rao brings 30 years of experience in production and manufacturing, contributing to operational excellence and efficiency.
Master’s degree in Chemistry from Shridhar University, Rajasthan
Executive Vice President – Human Resources
Mr. Chava brings 30 years of experience in administration and human resources, leading organisational and people-focused initiatives. He also serves as Director at Laurus Synthesis Private Limited (LSPL).
Master's degree in Arts from Andhra University
Executive Vice President & Head – Business Development, CDMO
Mr. Arnaud Martin brings over 30 years of pharmaceutical industry experience, with deep expertise in CDMO business development and partnerships across small molecules, biologics and complex large molecules. He drives strategic collaborations and supports Company’s global CDMO expansion.
Ph.D. in Organic/Bio-Organic Chemistry from Université Pierre & Marie Curie (Paris), in collaboration with CEA Industrie (French Alternative Energies and Atomic Energy Commission).
Executive Vice President – Chemical R&D
Mr. Abbineni brings over 30 years of experience across senior leadership and director roles, with expertise in API manufacturing, regulatory compliance, operational excellence and process innovation.
M.Sc. in Applied Chemistry from SGSITS, Devi Ahilya University, Indore, along with professional certifications in Good Manufacturing Practices and Quality Management Systems
Executive Vice President – Intellectual Property Management
Mr. Rao brings 30 years of experience in process development, IP management and litigation, leading intellectual property functions.
Master’s degree in Chemistry; PG Diploma in Patent Law from IIPS and LLB from Osmania University
Senior Vice President – Business Development (Generics)
Mr. Babchand has over 24 years of experience in business development, contributing to the growth of the generics segment.
Bachelor's degree in Business Management from Acharya Nagarjuna University
Senior Vice President – Supply Chain Management
Mr. Sobti brings 30 years of experience in supply chain management, leading supply chain operations and efficiency initiatives.
B. Pharmacy from Jamia Hamdard University, Delhi
Senior Vice President – Formulations R&D
Dr. Muniyappan brings over 25 years of experience in pharmaceutical research, with expertise in generics and new chemical entity (NCE) formulations.
M.Pharm and Ph.D. in Pharmaceutics from IIT (BHU), Varanasi
Senior Vice President – Regulatory Affairs
Dr. Som has over 29 years of experience in the pharmaceutical industry, with deep expertise in regulatory affairs, CMC filings and pharmacopeial standards.
Ph.D. in Chemistry from Delhi University
Senior Vice President – Operations
Mr. Girish has over 29 years of experience in the pharmaceutical industry, with expertise in plant design, equipment lifecycle management and end-to-end project execution.
Chemical Engineer from BITS Pilani
Senior Vice President – Quality Assurance
Mr. Giridhar brings over 35 years of experience in analytical development, quality control and quality assurance, overseeing quality systems across API manufacturing facilities.
Bachelor's in Chemistry, with postgraduate qualifications in Chemical Analysis and Quality Management
Senior Vice President – Chemical R&D
Dr. Ravindra Babu is a seasoned scientist in organic and medicinal chemistry, with extensive experience in nucleoside synthesis and process development.
Ph.D. in Organic Chemistry from the University of Delhi
