G V Prasad – Trustee | Wildlife Trust of India

G V Prasad – Trustee

Mr G V Prasad is the Co-Chairman and Managing Director of Dr Reddy’s Laboratories Ltd. He is a Chemical Engineer from Illinois and did his Masters in Industrial Administration from Purdue University. Prasad is a Board member of institutions such as Indian School of Business and Ashoka University. He has also previously served on the Boards of IIT Hyderabad, S V University, Cyient and Acumen Fund to name a few. He is currently the Chairman of CII National Committee on Pharmaceuticals (2019-20) and has also previously been the Chairman of the CII National Committee on Environment and the Intellectual Property Committee (2006–2007). G V Prasad has recently been appointed as the Honorary Consul of the Kingdom of Belgium in Hyderabad. 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. Spearheading Dr Reddy’s Laboratories, Mr. Prasad is engaged in strengthening Dr Reddy’s research and development capabilities, supporting progressive people practices and building a holistic culture of operational excellence. His passion for wildlife and nature conservation is known as a supporter and board member of WWF-India (AP and Telangana Chapter) and on joining the WTI Board.

ABOUT TEAM WTI

What began as a three-member team in a small room in south Delhi in 1998, is today a family of about 150 professionals from diverse backgrounds - conservation biologists, scientists, sociologists, wildlife veterinarians, managers, lawyers, finance experts and communication specialists - but committed to the common cause of wildlife. They are based in any of the 15 field stations in remote parts of the country and a central coordinating office in the national capital region. An Executive Management Team comprising experienced conservationists, scientists and managers provide a visionary leadership to the vibrant and enthusiastic WTI team. The Board of Trustees of WTI comprises stalwarts who bring together a collective experience of many decades in the field of conservation, education and management.