Careers
Why Join US
At VPCL, we are passionate about our work and love to innovate. At the root of our success lies the commitment of our people and the hunger to excel. Our people power us and make VPCL a great place to work.
At VPCL, you get to change lives, build a sustainable world, and have fun while doing it. If you're ready to discover just how far your talents can take you, we invite you to explore the various possibilities with us.
Kick start your career with VPCL Team and explore limitless opportunities. Interested candidates may apply to current openings with their updated resumes at info@visakhapharmacity.com
Dr. P P Lal Krishna Managing Director & CEO
Dr. Lal Krishna holds Ph.D in Environmental Chemistry from University of Madras with 30+ years of work experience in the area of General Management & Environmental Management System in Bulk Drugs, Pharmaceuticals, Molasses Based Industries, Pulp & Paper, Petrochemical, Heavy Chemical, Textiles etc.
He has developed various new process for bulk pharma industry such as zero discharge of liquid trade effluents first time in India and Membrane Bio Reactor, composting of waste sludge from pharmaceutical manufacturing process.
Mr. P. Eshwar Reddy Non - Executive Director
Mr. P Eshwar Reddy has done his M. Tech., IIT, Delhi and B.E (Hons), Chemical Engineering from BITS Pilani, Rajasthan.
He holds Professional Membership in prestigious Institutes viz.,
- Indian Institute of Chemical Engineers - Associate Member (Life)
- Central Pollution Control Board, Odour Control Committee, New Delhi - Technical Expert for 3 years
- Bulk Drug Manufacturers Association India, Hyderabad - Executive Director
He has with him 42+ years of rich and varied work experience and has worked with Voltas Limited, Hyderabad; Siris India Limited, Rallis India Limited, Mumbai in various capacities.
Dr. Divakar Marri Non - Executive Director
Dr. Divakar Marri, currently working as the Vice President & SBU Head – SPV’s in Ramky Infrastructure Limited (RIL) since 2005 is a competent certified Project Management Professional with 25+ years of domestic and international construction industry experience encompassing project management, business analysis, corporate strategy, business planning, resource management, operations management and team management.
Dr. Divakar earned Doctorate in Project Management from Atlantic University, did his Masters in Civil Engineering and Post Graduate Diploma in Management and is a certified Strategic Management Professional from Indian Institute of Management, Calcutta, India,Project Management Professional (PMP) from Project Management Institute, USA, Microsoft Certified Technology Specialist (MCTS) from Microsoft Corporation, USA, Certified Project Manager (IPMA Level C) from International Project Management Association, Switzerland, Certificate In Project Management (CIPM) from Project Management Associates, India, Certified in 11i Project Costing Fundamentals (ERP Business Suite) from Oracle University, USA, Certified Lead Auditor in Occupational Health & Safety Management Systems from Nigel Bauer & Associates, UK, Certified Lead Auditor in Quality Management Systems from Nigel Bauer & Associates, UK, Certificate in Computer Aided Drafting from Vivekananda Institute of Engineering and Information Technology, India, Certificate in Computer Aided Project Management (Primavera Project Planner) from Engineers Cadd Centre, India, Certified Internal Auditor for ISO 9001:2000 from TUV Nord, India, Certified in Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) Construction Safety from Indian Institute of Safety Management, India. He has a significant experience in overseeing operations for driving business by effective relationship management and delivery of value added service. Dr. Divakar Marri is an adept in managing large and complex projects with experience of establishing networks, quality management processes, environmental management processes and occupational health & safety management processes. He is a proficient in multi skills which includes Program Management, ERP implementation, Top Management Interaction & Negotiation, Creating & Enhancing Processes, Evaluation & Merit Rating of Business Processes and also has a great ability to manage multiple tasks, projects, assignments.
Dr. Ravikumar Reddy Somavarapu Director – Independent
Dr. Ravi K Reddy is a Chartered Accountant and Business Advisory consultant for over three decades. He consults for many businesses, especially the small, medium and emerging enterprises. Ravi has wide experience in the areas of financial and management consultancy and had traveled extensively many countries as a member of various business delegations and for negotiating several joint ventures and collaborations. He has worked for a period of 4 years, in senior management capacity in the Finance Function of a Medium Scale Manufacturing Company at Hyderabad, before establishing the Chartered Accountancy firm – RK Reddy & Associates.
Dr. Ravi is passionate about rural empowerment. Addressing various issues specific to the massive challenge in the area of skills development in India for rural empowerment, is another area Ravi has been actively working for the past few years and he has been associated with Rural Economic and Educational Development Society – REEDS, a Not-for-Profit organization involved in formulating and implementing programs relating to various spheres of rural life. Recognizing his efforts towards rural empowerment, American Sentinel University, Denver, Colorado, USA awarded him with an honorary degree of Doctor of Letters in 2015
Mr. Velpula Murahari Reddy Director – Independent
Mr. V Murahari Reddy holds a Bachelor’s Degree in Civil Engineering (Honours) from S.V. University, Tirupati.
He has over 56 years of total work experience. He has worked in various positions in Roads & Buildings Department, Government of Andhra Pradesh and retired as Engineer-in-Chief (R&B).
He also worked as Commissioner, Commissionerate of Tenders Govt. of A.P. He was the Managing Director of the Andhra Pradesh Road Development Corporation.
He is consultant to various State Governments and the World Bank in relation to Road Development Projects. He is also serving as an Arbitrator on behalf of NHAI and other State Governments. He is presently a visiting faculty at various institutes including the National Institute for Training of Highway Engineers and ASCI.
Mr. Siva Satyanarayana Reddy Manda Nominee Director (APIIC)
Mr. Siva S Reddy is a Fellow Member of the Institute of Company Secretaries of India (ICSI), he holds Degree in Commerce & Law.
He has 20+ of rich and varied experience in the field of Secretarial, Legal, Management & Administration.
Presently he holds the position of Company Secretary and Chief General Manager in Andhra Pradesh Industrial Infrastructure Corporation (APIIC), Andhra Pradesh.
He is also holding the position of Nominee Director in various JV Companies of APIIC.
Dr. Emandi Sankara Rao Director – Independent
Dr. Emandi Sankara Rao has over 30 + years of experience in the field of Management & Engineering with 9 years of Board Level Management and Institutional Development experience & expertise in Infrastructure & Industry, Banking & Finance and Business Schools & Institutions.
He has served in prestigious organisation viz., Govt of India All India Developmental Financial Institutions like IFCI Ltd & Subsidiaries, IIFCL & Subsidiaries, IDFC, IDBI, MDI and ILD.
Academics from prestigious National Educational Institutions platforms viz:
- IIT – Bombay - Ph. D in Project Finance & Management of Asset Network Effectiveness by Risk & Sensitivity using the Stochastic & Artificial Intelligence ANN Simulation Models
- IIT-Kharagpur - M.Tech in Systems Reliability, Risk and Quality Engg. & Management
- Pondicherry Central University- PGDBA
- Institution of Engineers India - Chartered Engineer (Valuations)
- Andhra University – B.E in Electrical & Electronics Engineering
He also served as Member in Govt. of India, Planning Commission & RBI appointed high level Inter Ministerial Committees :
- MoF, DEA appointed Member in DFI Sub-Group of Financing NIP which is passed as NBIF Act 2021
- 12th Five Year Plan High Level Infrastructure Two Sub group Committees for Infrastructure Financing and MoUD Urban Infra Financing and submitted the reports
Dr. C. V. Maheshwari Director - Independent
Dr. Maheshwari C.V. has done her M.Sc in Environmental Sciences and possess Doctorate in Environmental Sciences. She has passion about matters related to environment, innovating new technologies in the field of waste management, helping young talents achieve their goals, bridging the gap of demand-supply in the field of Environment Services. She was the one to First to set up decentralized sewage treatment plant below the ground in the city of Bangalore and established more than 200 plants, she was the first to set up Enzyme based Organic Waste Management System for ITC Limited in the City of Bangalore. She was awarded Best Women Entrepreneur during International Women’s Day, 2011 at Bangalore and Indira Priyadarshini Award in recognition of outstanding services, achievements and contributions on the 96 th Birth Anniversary of Late Prime Minister Smt. Indira Gandhi in 2013. She was a part of the delegation to Germany from Govt of Karnataka for the identification of technologies in the field of Waste Water Treatment during 2008 and was a part of the delegation to Germany from Govt of Karnataka for the identification of technologies in the field of Municipal Solid Waste Management in 2013. She was part of conducting many awareness seminars for bilateral cooperation for
technology transfer.