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LEADERSHIP

Great things are done by a series of small things brought together.

Our Leadership team includes many members of the Senior Executive team that are well supported by a very diversified team of Board of Directors.
Both the teams are accountable to our shareholders for the responsible conduct of the business and our long-term success. They also represent the interests of all our stakeholders in ensuring that we deliver quality products by putting science at the heart of everything we do.
Leadership team along with the Board of Directors are responsible for the direction, strategy, execution and administration of the company. The Board comprises of twelve members with Dr. Ramesh B.V. Nimmagadda as Chairman.
Under the leadership of Dr. Divi, the Leadership team is responsible for overseeing the business operations. Members of the Leadership team and their biographies are shown below.

Dr. Murali K. Divi

Managing Director

Dr. Divi is the Founder and Managing Director of Divi’s Laboratories Ltd. Dr. Divi oversees major technical and financial operations of the company.

 

Prior to starting Divi’s, Dr. Divi had extensive experience of over 15 years in the Pharma industry and has led various Research and Manufacturing teams globally. He holds a Ph.D. degree in Pharmaceutical Sciences from Kakatiya University, India. He is also a member of the American Institute of Chemical Engineers and the American Chemical Society.

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Mr. N.V. Ramana

Mr. N.V. Ramana

Executive Director

Mr. Nimmagadda is the Executive Director of Divi’s Laboratories Ltd and has been with Divi’s for the past 25 years. In his role, he oversees all functions of Strategic planning, Sales and Marketing, Custom Manufacturing, Contract research and Nutraceutical ingredients development.

 

Prior to joining Divi’s, Mr. Nimmagadda had over 10 years of experience in the Pharmaceutical industry and was instrumental in enhancing business development for several pharma companies. He is a graduate in chemistry from Osmania University, India. He is also a Member of the American Chemical Society.

Dr. Kiran S. Divi

Whole-Time Director & Chief Executive Officer

Dr. Kiran Divi is the Director on Board & Chief Executive Officer at Divi’s Laboratories Ltd and has been with Divi’s for the past 20 years. He officially took on the role of leading Divi’s as the CEO, starting January 2020. He oversees all the Corporate functions and Operations at our manufacturing facilities. Under his direction, Divi’s has been developing high quality business strategies and plans ensuring their alignment with the short term and long term objectives.

 

Prior to joining Divi’s, Dr. Divi has gained extensive knowledge and understanding of the Pharmaceutical Industry with an extra focus on the US Generic Market. He has a post-graduate degree in Pharmacy from JNTU, India. He holds a Ph.D. degree from Gandhi Institute of Technology and Management, Visakhapatnam.

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Ms. Nilima Prasad Divi

Whole-Time Director (Commercial)

Ms. Nilima is the Director on Board – Commercial at Divi’s Laboratories Ltd and has been with Divi’s for the past 5 years. She administers all aspects of Material Sourcing and Procurement, Corporate Finance and Investor Relations.

 

Prior to joining Divi’s, Ms. Nilima has gained extensive commercial acumen and familiarity with material requirement planning and financing. Ms. Nilima has a Master’s Degree in International Business from Gitam Institute of Foreign Trade, India and Masters in International Finance from Glasgow University, U.K.

Dr. S. Devendra Rao

Whole-time Director (Manufacturing)

Dr. S. Devendra Rao is the Whole-Time Director (Manufacturing) at Divi’s Laboratories Limited. He has been working in the organisation for the past 29 years. In his current role, he oversees the manufacturing operations, compliance of applicable laws with respect to manufacturing and quality standards, production planning, new projects planning and execution.

 

Prior to joining Divi’s, Dr. Devendra had over 10 years of experience in the Pharmaceutical industry and was in charge of production activities. He has Master’s degree in Organic chemistry from Kurukshetra University, Haryana. He holds a Ph.D. degree in organic chemistry from Gandhi Institute of Technology and Management, Visakhapatnam.