Chairman
Dr. H.S Prahlada Chairman has more than 45 years of diversified experience in the Insurance, Healthcare, and Technology industries. He was practicing Veterinary Surgeon early in his career with jobs in Govt. of AP, NDDB, and Amul/Sumul Diary (Gujarat).
Managing Director
Prakash Padmanabhan has a specialization in Refrigeration. He is an MBA in CRM & Marketing with over 20 years of experience in the Cold Chain Industry in deploying solutions and integrating components from International Refrigeration brands like Bitzer, Frascold, Guntner, Thermoking, Emerson, Tecumseh, etc.
Director
Dr. Praveena with primary specialization in Dentistry is an expert in managing Pharma Molecular Commercialization for Global Conglomerates. An astute professional with over 15 years of experience in Fortune 500 companies in managing business units and profit centers.
Business Coach
N. Karthik is a seasoned professional with 18 years of experience in AI-ML, DeepTech, FinTech, and business strategy. An IIT Bombay alumnus, he serves as a Data Scientist and mentors entrepreneurs. He’s a faculty member of Finance at IIMB and advises start-ups like Cunomial and Ormae.
Notable achievements include:
He teaches courses on FinTech, Entrepreneurship, and Indian Knowledge Systems. Karthik is a trained mountaineer, having completed several 5,000+ altitude expeditions, including Kanchenjunga base camp. He’s an accomplished traveler and problem-solver, leveraging ancient Indian wisdom.
Food Processing Expert
Halana Gouda is a seasoned professional with three decades of experience in project management and procurement of capital goods, specializing in food processing. He has designed and managed mega food processing facilities for global brands like Tasty Bite (Mars), Capital Foods, ADF Foods, McCain, and Diageo. Mr. Gouda excels in operational strategy and execution, with a practical approach that enhances productivity and aligns with organizational goals. He is a strong advocate of the 3P Principle: Process, Projects, and Performance, guided by People, Planning, and Plant Safety. His expertise ensures compliance with local and international food safety regulations.
