G. V. Prasad
Chief Executive Officer
Sustainable Resource Engineering
India
Biography
Mr. G. V. Prasad serves as a Co-Chairman of the Board, Chief Executive Officer, Managing Director of Dr. Reddy’s Laboratories Limited since May 2014. He leads the core team at Dr. Reddy’s that has contributed signifi cantly to its transformation from a mid-sized domestic operation into a global pharmaceutical major. He is the architect of Dr. Reddy’s successful Global Generics and Active Pharmaceutical Ingredient (API) strategies, as well as the Company’s foray into Biosimilars and Differentiated Formulations. Mr. Prasad is engaged in strengthening the Company’s research and development capabilities, supporting progressive people practices and building a holistic culture of operational excellence. He was declared India’s Best CEO in the Large Company category by Business Today in 2014, and India Business Leader of the Year by CNBC Asia in 2015. Mr. Prasad holds a degree in Chemical Engineering from the Illinois Institute of Technology, Chicago, USA and a Masters in Industrial Administration from Purdue University, USA.
Research Interest
Pharmaceutical Development Pharmaceutical Technology Industrial chemistry
