Board of Directors

Mr. Yancharla Rathnakara Nagaraja – Managing Director

Mr. Y.R. Nagaraja holds a Bachelors’ Degree in Civil Engineering from Karnataka University and has over 40 years of experience in Civil, Industrial and Environmental Infrastructure.

He has started his career in the Year 1984 with Public Works Department in the State of Karnataka and thereafter worked with Mandanlal Steels Limited and Navega Engineers Private Limited. He has to his credit the successful implementation of a number of civil and environmental infrastructure projects.

He has expertise in design, detailed engineering, costing, execution and commissioning of water, industrial wastewater and sewage treatment plants, roads, industrial sheds & buildings, specialized structures (M.S. buildings). He has toured extensively in the country and abroad to gain first hand experience and exposure on various aspects related to environmental issues and civil construction activities.

He has participated and conducted several seminars and symposia. He has also attended several training courses and is a member of the Environmental Auditors Registration Association (EARA). He is also member of IAEM, Institute of Engineers and Institute of Public Health Engineers Association.

He was involved in the design and execution of two phases of Waste to Energy Plants at Jawahar Nagar, Hyderabad and one Waste to Energy Plant at Dundigal, Hyderabad.

Under his leadership the company was awarded the Hyderabad Waste Management Project (HWMP) on BOO basis which is the first of its kind in the country.

He was a co-designer of the first major Hazardous waste landfill facility in our country.

He has Designed and set-up wastewater and sewage treatment plants with UASBR as a unit operation.


Dr. Anantapur Guggilla Ravindranath ReddyNon-Executive Director

Dr. A. G. Ravindranath Reddy is a Fellow Company Secretary, a Post Graduate in Commerce and a Graduate in Law. He is a Corporate Consultant for the past 29 years, specializing in corporate laws, economic laws, foreign exchange laws, corporate restructuring, etc. He believes in ‘learning beyond law’ and was awarded with a Ph.D. in Management on topic – ‘Role of Shareholders in Corporate Governance’.

He practiced as an Advocate in Criminal Courts for the initial 2 years of his career. Post that, he had also worked in senior management levels in various companies for 6 years. He possesses hands-on experience in legal and court proceedings, handling public issues, coordinating amalgamation proceedings, negotiating and drafting various agreements, restructuring and implementation and compliance of corporate governance.

 

Mr. I W Vijaya KumarNon-Executive Director

Mr. I W Vijaya Kumar is a Chartered Accountant from the Institute of Chartered Accountants of India (ICAI) and is also a Company Secretary from the Institute of Company Secretaries of India (ICSI) and is currently trained for Certified Public Accountant (CPA), New York, USA. He is also an Oracle Financial Consultant and has vast knowledge in US GAAP, UK GAAP, Indian GAAP and IFRS.

Mr. I W Vijaya Kumar has 30 + years of multinational experience in the areas of finance and strategic planning, business valuations, corporate accounting and Taxation, Internal and External Audit, Legal , Secretarial, general administration and management experience with expertise in project finance, accounting systems development, fiscal management, financial reporting, developing and implementing financial and operational controls.

Mr. I W Vijaya Kumar prior to joining Ramky was the Chief Financial Officer of Doowa Group of Companies, Bangkok, Thailand. Mr. Vijaya Kumar has hands on experience heading the finance function in various industries such as infrastructure – construction & dredging, real estate, embroidery, textile manufacturing and export, IT education and training, Thai food and beverage business; Garment manufacture and export; and owning and operating hotels and serviced apartments.


Dr. Somavarapu Ravi Kumar Reddy Independent Director

Dr. Ravi Kumar Reddy Somavarapu is a Chartered Accountant and Business Advisory Consultant with an impressive track record spanning over three decades. His expertise has been made him a trusted advisor to numerous businesses particularly emerging enterprises. Dr. Ravi's strategic insights and customized solutions empower organisations to navigate complex challenges and seize growth opportunities.

As the managing director at RK Reddy & Associates - a Hyderabad based consulting firm- Dr. Ravi spearheads initiatives related to financial planning, regulatory compliance, and effective business management. His role as an Independent Director on several corporate boards further underscores his influence in business world.

Beyond his corporate endeavors, Dr. Ravi is deeply committed to rural development. For over two decades, he has actively supported REEDS, a non-profit organisation dedicated to enhancing the quality of life in rural communities. His impactful contribution have been widely recognized. In 2008, the Government of Andhra Pradesh awarded him a 'Letter of Appreciation' for his sanitation initiatives. His commitment to water conversation earned him the India Today Safaigiri Award in the 'Water Warrior' category in 2016. In 2020, he received the Gramodaya Bandhu Mitra Puraskar from the Gramodaya Chamber of Commerce and Technology, further acknowledging his role in supporting rural development.

IN 2015, American Sentinel University (now part of post University, USA) bestowed upon Dr. Ravi an Honorary Doctorate, acknowledging his tireless efforts in rural upliftment and skills development. His passion for professional excellence and social impact positions him as a valuable asset across corporate and community spheres.

 

Dr. Peddibhotla Gangadhara Sastry Independent Director

Dr. P G Sastry holds a Bachelor’s Degree in Civil Engineering (Honours) and a Masters in Civil Engineering from the Indian Institute of Technology(IIT), Kharagpur as well as a Doctorate in Engineering from Technical University, Dresden, Germany and Post-Doctoral Research in Berlin and Hanover in Germany.

Worked formerly as a Chairman in Ministry of Environment, Forests and Climate Change, Govt. of India, for Clearing Irrigation & Hydropower Projects in India. He was a Director, NIT, Warangal and Director General, Water and Land Management Training & Research Institute, Government of Andhra Pradesh. He is a Training Specialist, World Bank Hydrology Project, also a senior Expert, Netherlands-Funded Water Supply Project. He was Chief Advisor, Environment Protection Training & Research Institute and visiting Professor, Ohio State University, USA.

Dr. P G Sastry has received numerous prestigious International, National and State level awards throughout his illustrious career. He was awarded Germany’s esteemed Post-doctoral Humboldt Fellowship thrice in 1963, 1964, and 1970. He also received three best paper awards from the Institution of Engineers (IEI) in 1978, 1979, and 1980. In 1998, he was honoured with the Professional Expertise Award from Vishwabharathi Academy. The Chief Minister of Andhra Pradesh conferred upon him the title of “Paryavarana Praveena”. In 2005, he received the Bharat Ratna Sir M. Visveswaraya Special Award from IEI, followed by the Sir Arthur Cotton Award by Jandhyala Charitable Trust in 2006. He was also titled “Professor Par Excellence” by the Chief Minister of Andhra Pradesh. In 2007, he was awarded the “Padma Bhushan Dr. K. L. Rao Special Award” by the Government of Andhra Pradesh. Additionally, he received the “Paul Harris Fellow Award” from Rotary International Foundation in 2007, “the Engineering Educator Life Time Achievement Award” by ISTE, India in 2008, “the Rotary Vocational Excellence Award” in 2009, “the Award of Excellence in Technical Education” by Lions Club in 2013, “the Life Time Achievement Award” by the Indian Society for Hydraulics in 2015, and “the Engineering Seva Ratna Award” by the International Elders Club in 2021. In 2023, he was also honoured as the “Best Professor & Director in Environment Education” by the Ideal Teaching Awards Programme (ITAP).

Dr. P G Sastry has made significant contributions to the establishment of Outcomes-Based Engineering Education (OBE). During his visiting professorship at Ohio State University, USA in 1998, he was involved in the preparations by the Accreditation Board for Engineering & Technology (ABET) for the introduction of OBE in US Engineering and Technology Institutions, which was implemented in 2000, Europe followed suit in 2010.

In India, the National Board of Accreditation (NBA) introduced a paradigm shift in Engineering Education by transitioning to OBE in 2013. As one of the pioneers of OBE, Dr. Sastry played a crucial role in its establishment in Telangana, Andhra Pradesh, and other states. He trained 8,400 faculty members in 92 engineering colleges and polytechnics between 2010 and 2020, significantly impacting the quality of Engineering Education in India.

 

Mr. Eshwar Reddy PurmandlaIndependent Director.

Mr. Eshwar Reddy Purmandla holds, B.E (Hons), Chemical Engineering from Birla Institute of Technology & Science, Pilani, Rajasthan and M.Tech. (Process Plant Design) – IIT, Delhi, India, with 44 years of work experience. He has worked with Rashtriya Chemicals & Fertilizers Limited, which is the largest government owned company manufacturing Nitrogen and Nitro phosphorus based fertilizers and Industrial Chemicals in India. He worked for around 25 years in Voltas Limited and Rallis India Limited (both TATA group companies) producing agrochemicals, pharmaceuticals and fine chemicals. Handled assignments in Production, technical Services, new projects, product developments and environment protection and pollution control. Handled simultaneously multi-disciplinary teams and multiple projects at different locations.

His specialization in various aspects of the process industry, including fertilizers, pesticides, fine chemicals, and bulk drugs, you have a broad and impactful range of expertise. His focus on safety, health, and environment, as well as effluent and sewerage systems, is crucial for sustainable industrial practices.

 

Mrs. Allam Rama Devi Independent Woman Director.

Mrs. Allam Rama Devi is a Commerce Graduate from Nagarjuna University, Andhra Pradesh.

She has a wide and rich work experience of about 13 + years in the field of Human Resource Management, Finance & Accounts.