Ch. Krishna Murthy
Chairman and Managing Director
Mr. Murthy is one of the key architects in envisioning the growth and expansion of the company since inception. Over the past three decades, he has been instrumental in transforming the company from a single product becoming one of the leaders in the specialty and fine chemicals. His visionary leadership has helped the company to consolidate its position in the global markets, and helped it steer towards manufacturing excellence. Mr. Murthy holds a postgraduate degree in Management.
Mrs. Ch. Manjula
Non-Executive Director
Mrs. Manjula Cherukuri is one of the promoters of the Company and she has been a guide and support to the organization for last three decades with her rich organization skills in various fields. She plays a pivotal role in welfare policies of the company. She keenly believes in serving the community and made a significant contribution in spheres of education, health and rural development through a philanthropic trust “Krishna Foundation” where she is a founder trustee.
Ch. Siddartha
Joint Managing Director
Mr. Siddartha leads strategy and international marketing efforts of the company. He works closely with sales and supply chain teams to ensure growth is in line with goals of the company. Siddartha holds a bachelors degree in Industrial Biotechnology and has a masters in business management from the United States.
Tirthankar Mitra
Independent Director
Mr. Tirthankar Mitra (DIN: 02675454), aged 64 years, is a Chemical Engineer from prestigious institute Indian Institute of Technology, Kharagpur in the year 1978 and was honoured with Silver Medal for getting 1st rank in Chemical Engineering. He has around four decades of professional expertise in Design, Operation & Management, Process Engineering, Project Management, Innovation, Cost Saving and Business turnaround plans, of Chemical units. During his tenure, he worked in various capacities including Executive Director, Director in Charge of Various speciality chemicals manufacturing companies and he retired as Managing Director of Solvay Vishnu Barium Pvt Limited, which is India’s largest manufacturer of Barium Products; He is also successful in setting up green field project for manufacturing of chlorine based products (Hi-Strength Hypo chemicals), Turnaround strategy by optimizing the usage of raw materials and has received various recognitions and awards for innovation projects and ideas throughout his career. Currently, he is a technical advisor advising the management of the Companies on new project, process improvement, safety, expansion, cost savings and other technical matters etc.,
Chetan Navinchandra Shah
Independent Director
Mr. Chetan Navinchandra Shah (DIN: 08038633) is a post graduate in business administration from University of Paisley, Scotland, UK. He is an alumnus of IIM – Ahmedabad, NM College of Commerce & Economics, Mumbai. He has an experience of over three decades in Finance. He worked in various capacities at BNP Paribas.
V. VIMALANAND
Independent Director
Mr. V. Vimalanand (DIN: 02693721) is a graduate in Commerce and Law. He is one of the leading advocates in State of Telangana with over three decades of experience in the field of Civil and Criminal Law matters. With vast experience in dealing with corporate suits, arbitration and other legal cases under Civil & Criminal Law, he acts as an advisory to several corporate houses & individuals.
SITA VANKA
Independent Director
Dr. Sita Vanka (DIN: 07016012) is currently a Professor at the School of Management Studies, University of Hyderabad, Hyderabad, India. Prior to that, she served as the Dean of the School of Management Studies for the years 2012 – 2015. She also served on the Board of APIIC, a Public Sector undertaking during the years 2012 – 2014 on behalf of the University. She is a member in several National bodies for accreditation and a subject expert in India – NAAC, AMDISA, NBA, UGC, AICTE, UPSC, DRDO, CSIR, etc., She won several awards in academia both in India and International. She has also held position as Independent Director at Pennar Industries.
B. NAGABHUSHAN
Independent Director
Mr. Naga Bhushan Bhagwati (DIN: 01564347) is a Commerce Graduate and Chartered Accountant with a rich experience of over 3 decades in techno-economic viability studies, preparation of project reports, corporate law, financial modelling, business consultancy and system implementation. He is the founder partner of a 33 year old Chartered Accountant firm in Hyderabad. He is also an Insolvency Professional practicing since 2017 and has handled many critical insolvent companies, resolution plans and corporate restructuring. He is a member of various professional bodies namely Institute of Chartered Accountants of India, Insolvency and Bankruptcy Board of India, Indian Institute of Insolvency Professionals of ICAI and Member of Indian Institute of Corporate Affairs.