Harita Vasireddi has been the Managing Director of VIMTA since 2013. She has 25 years of experience in the contract research and testing industry. She believes in steward leadership and is very passionate about VIMTA’s organizational culture of ‘Quality is our Job No.1’.

She joined VIMTA as an Executive Assistant to the Managing Director in 1995 and since then has held a range of roles of increasing responsibility, which has enabled her to develop extensive operational, functional, and management expertise.  She has held several key positions:

• Joint Managing Director
• Director – Quality
• Director – Projects

Manager – Operations (Inspection Services)

Harita holds an MBA in Operations Management from Boston College, USA, and a B. Pharmacy degree from Mysore University, India

In addition to the above, she is currently serving as an Independent Board of Director of a listed company i.e, Avantel Limited.

A co-promoter of VIMTA, Mr. Harriman Vungal has been with the company since its inception. He was inducted to the Board in 1990 and appointed as the Technical Director of the Company in 1992. He possesses vast expertise in laboratory operations management and regulatory compliance, especially with respect to Good Laboratory Practices (GLPs) and Good Clinical Practices (GCPs). He has extensive lab operations management experience and is a go to a senior resource on GXPs.

He has led the Company’s effort in building state-of-the-art IT infrastructure, systems and their compliance to applicable regulations. He is a D.Tech in Electronics from Toronto, Canada.

In addition to the above, he has also been serving as a Designated Partner in Saayala Designs LLP and Vungal Properties LLP.

Mr. Sreenivas Neerukonda joined the VIMTA Board of Directors in July 2019. Prior to this, he served as the Global Head of Business Development function at VIMTA from 2015 to 2019. He has been playing a key role in the business development and major activities of VIMTA and playing a critical role in the growth of the organization.  He has proven experience in planning, execution, and leadership of new business strategies. He also has strong knowledge of VIMTA’s core business sectors i.e, in pharmaceutical, biotech, and food sectors.

He has 20 years of professional experience across India and the USA. He holds an MBA in Marketing from the University of Oklahoma, USA, and a B. Pharmacy degree from Nagpur University, India.

He does not hold any position as a whole-time director or director in any company or body corporate.

As the President of Vimta Labs, Suresh is responsible for leading strategy, managing business operations and strengthening capabilities. He has more than 20 years of extensive experience in the areas of testing, inspection & certification and has worked with a wide range of industries namely, healthcare, food, electrical & electronics, textiles, chemical, infrastructure, oil and gas. Prior to joining Vimta, Suresh worked for over a decade at TÜV SÜD South Asia, where he held leadership positions including COO and Senior Vice President of product service division that he established and nurtured.

A chemical technologist by qualification, Suresh is an alumnus of the prestigious ICT Mumbai and Kerala University. He is also a qualified ISO 9001 lead auditor.

Narahari is a seasoned and result-oriented Professional and a Fellow Member of the Institute of Chartered Accountants of India and a Qualified Company Secretary; with over 14 years of experience in all facets of Financial Administration including Accounts & Audit, Financial Planning, Formulating Financial Policies & Processes, Strategy, Treasury & Fund Raising, Annual Operating Plan (AOP), MIS, Working Capital Management, Insurance, Taxation, Merger & Acquisition, Restructuring & Business Transformation, Investor Relations, Enterprise Risk Management, Internal Audit, Revenue Assurance, Internal Financial Controls Implementation, Regulatory Compliances & Governance.

Narahari, worked at various leadership roles companies like Navabharath Ventures Limited, Coromandel International Limited, Gati Limited, GVK Biosciences Private Limited, Hyderabad and Ernst & Young LLP.

Dr. Bhatnagar is the Vice-President and Test Facility Management of VIMTA’s Preclinical division. He has over two decades of pharmaceutical industry experience in nonclinical drug discovery and development (small and large molecules) along with toxicological assessment of Botanicals, Food Additives, Medical Devices and Agrochemicals in both R&D and CRO settings. He had held scientific and leadership roles with leading global organizations like Vanthys Pharmaceutical Development (Eli Lilly – JBL), Nektar Therapeutics, Lupin and Orchid. Prior to joining VIMTA in 2016, Dr. Bhatnagar worked with Cadila Healthcare Ltd. where he supported the development of NCEs, biologicals and generic drugs as Senior General Manager – Toxicology. He has published and presented several papers in international journals and seminars. Dr. Bhatnagar holds a PhD in Life Sciences from Bhopal University and MBA (TQM) from National Institute of Management. He received postdoctoral training in investigative and regulatory toxicology and is a European Registered Toxicologist.

Dr. Jagadeesh Kodali is Vice President of VIMTA’s Food Division since 2016. He has close to 18 years of experience in lab management, analytical research and testing industry. He started his career in VIMTA as Trainee Scientist in 1999 and spent over 6 years handling pesticide residues and toxins analysis in Food & Agri and Beverages. Further he worked for several MNCs in India & abroad in Analytical Research and Testing Field at Senior Manager levels. Before his second stint at VIMTA, Mr. Jagadeesh was Head-Lab Operations for INTERTEK India Food Services. During his career he mastered chromatographic techniques (HPLC & GC), mass spectrometry (LC-MS / MS, GC-MS / MS, Time of Flight and Magnetic Sector HR-MS) and spectroscopy (AAS & ICP-MS). Mr. Jagadeesh holds a Master of Science in Chemistry degree from JNTU, Hyderabad, India and pursuing Ph. D. in Chemistry from BITS-Pilani, India.

Chandra Shekhar Sharma is the Vice-President for VIMTA’s Clinical Diagnostics business. He brings on board more than two decades of rich experience in the diagnostics industry, having worked with major market leaders in the areas of Retail, Specialized & B2C business. His key competencies are in the areas of Strategic Planning, Market Analysis, Sales & Marketing Management, and he brings on board the best industry practices on Health & Wellness initiatives. He is a post-graduate in management studies (MBA), along with a certificate course on Integrated Marketing Communication from the Indian School of Business, Hyderabad. .

Shekhar has strong experience in setting up operations, expanding laboratory & franchisee network across India for leading brands. He has also driven expansion of business in international markets in his earlier assignments. His last assignment was with Oncquest Laboratories.

Janardhan Mergoju, is the Vice President of VIMTA’s Environment Division since 2004. He has close to 26 years of industry experience in the fields of environmental assessments, environment management, regulatory clearances and compliances for the major industry segments such as power, mining, ferrous and non-ferrous, cement, infrastructure such as airports, townships, pulp & paper and chemical. He is an approved Environment Coordinator and Functional Area Expert under QCI-NABET Scheme. He had joined VIMTA in August,1997 as an Environmental Engineer and during the last 19 years went on to grow in ranks as Group Leader, Associate Vice President, Vice President and subsequently now heads the Environment Division. He started his career as Research Fellow at NEERI, Ahmedabad (Gujarat) and worked for two years. Subsequently, worked with Kirloskar Consultants Limited, Pune (Maharashtra) as consultant for five years in the fields of Environmental Engineering and Environment Management. Mr. Janardhan is a graduate in Civil Engineering from College of Engineering, Osmania University, Hyderabad, India and Post Graduate in Environmental Planning from CEPT University, Ahmedabad, India.

B Venkat Ramakrishna Rao (BVRK) who is presently Heading the Projects is taking up newer responsibilities as Head of Clinical Research effective 1st January, 2021.

BVRK joined Vimta Labs in the year 2000 and grew in the organization, both vertically and horizontally playing diversified roles in the last two decades. As part of his career progression he will take up the BU Head role for Clinical Research Division.

BVRK has his Masters in Pharmacy and has two decades of strong experience in Analytical and Bioanalytical Services. He is a champion of GMP! His commitment and consistency in his contribution in the roles he played in the past enabled him to grow in his career.

Anurag Khare as Vice President. Anurag brings around 28 years of vast experience into Sales, Marketing, operations etc. His major competencies are Sales Strategies, Key account management, P&L, Operations, Business development, Inventory Control and Sales. He brings good business understanding and the impact the overall electrical business.

Anurag is a Bachelor of engineering from Awadhesh Pratap Singh University. He Green belt in Six Sigma.

Anurag has served organization like Intertek, GE, Regal Beloit, KOEL, Crompton Greaves, KEC before joining us and brings in a unique experience of multifunctional experiences in various departments like Sales, Marketing, Business development, Projects Management, Operations, Liaison with Govt. and Statutory Agencies.

Sujani Vasireddi has 15 years of experience, and is a qualified Company Secretary from The Institute of Company Secretaries of India (ICSI). She also holds degrees in Law and in Commerce from Osmania University of Hyderabad. She was appointed as a Company Secretary and Chief Compliance Officer from September 2018 and heads secretarial and legal functions.

Smt. Prameela Rani has been serving as an Independent Director on VIMTA’s Board since December 2017. She is an experienced professional with a successful career in banking sector spanning 36 years, including key areas of expertise viz., credit, foreign exchange, Business development and Management. Prior to joining VIMTA’s Board, she was associated with Andhra Bank responsible for Large & MidCorporate Credit, MSME Credit & Planning.

She holds a Master’s degree in Business Administration from Andhra University, is a graduate in Science, and is a member of Certified Associate of the Indian Institute of Bankers (CAIIB) from the Indian institute of Bankers.

In addition to the independent director of VIMTA Labs Limited, she serves as a director on the boards of multiple companies, including:

• Sarvejana Healthcare Pvt. Ltd.
• Avanti Feeds Ltd.
• Saveera Institute of Medical Sciences Pvt. Ltd.
• KIMS Hospital Kurnool Pvt. Ltd.
• Avanti Pet Care Pvt. Ltd.
• Krishna Institute of Medical Sciences Ltd.
• Avanti Frozen Foods Pvt. Ltd.
• SPANV Medisearch Lifesciences Pvt. Ltd.
• Maximus Arc Ltd.

Dr. Yadagiri Pendri has been serving as an Independent Director on VIMTA’s Board since August 2020. Dr. Pendri is a recognized leader in the areas of process research and development, and he is a renowned expert in process R&D with over 15 US patents and author of more than 35 scientific publications. He is the founder of Escientia Life Sciences, a multinational CDMO headquartered in the USA.

His expertise includes trade relations, strategic partnerships, marketing & sales, development, manufacturing, supply. He is experienced in fiduciary responsibilities of Board of Directors, provides guidance to executive teams in developing compelling strategic plans and market positioning strategies.

In addition to an independent director on VIMTA LABS LIMITED, he is also a director in the Board of:

• Escientia Lifesciences Pvt. Ltd.
• Escientia Advanced Sciences Pvt. Ltd.
• Escientia Biopharma Pvt. Ltd.

Shir. G. P. Rao has been an Independent Director at VIMTA’s Board since May 2019. He has more than three decades of experience as a Charted Accountant in statutory audits of Public Limited and Private Limited Companies of varied nature viz., manufacturing, trading, service industry (Hospitals & Hotels) software and technology companies and his expertise pans across matters dealt with taxation, company incorporation, project financing, loan syndication, liaison with banks and financial institutions and other allied areas.

He runs a consultancy practice and heads a team of professionals who perform special Audits for Banks/Financial Institutions, and management audits of various companies.

He is a Fellow Member of the Fellow Charted Accountant (FCA), New Delhi, holding Certificate of Practice from February 1984 and he is also a Certified Fraud Examiner (CFE) from the Association of Certified Fraud Examiners, USA.

He does not hold any other position as whole-time director or director in any other company or body corporate.

Shri Sanjay Dave has been serving as an Independent Director for VIMTA Labs Limited since 11th May 2019. He has over 40 years of experience in agriculture, food safety, at National and international organizations.

He currently holds several national and international roles, including:

• Chairperson, Codex Coordinating Committee for Asia
• Chairman, Surakshit Khadya Abhiyan (National Mission for Safe Food) launched

by Government of India in July-2015.

He functions as the Senior international Consultant to FAO, WHO, and International Trade Centre, Geneva. He is a member of the Scientific Committee of FSSAI.

Previously, he was held key positions such as:

• Chairperson, Codex Alimentarius Commission (a UN – FAO/WHO – BOdy) from July 2011 to July 2014.
• Adviser of FSSAI, Ministry of Health and Family Welfare, Government of India, New Delhi.
• Adviser (Agriculture) in the Mission of India to the European Union at Brussels.
• Director of Agriculture and Processed Food Products Export Development Authority (APEDA), Ministry of Commerce, Government of India, New Delhi.

He does not hold any position as a whole-time director or director in any other company or body corporate.