Leadership Team
Dr. Raghuram Devarakonda
Managing Director & CEO – NACL
Dr. Raghuram Devarakonda has a Ph.D. in Mechanical Engineering from University of California, Berkeley.
He did his post-doctoral research fellowship at the University of Vienna and has a B.Tech. from the Indian Institute of Technology, Mumbai. He has over 28 years of experience in the Indian industry and business consulting. Dr. Devarakonda started his career as a management consultant with Accenture, Mumbai.
He also worked for the Murugappa Group as Head Corporate Strategy and Planning Department and was the Business Head of Tl cycles for about 6 years. Later, in his second stint with Accenture, he was Managing Director (Partner) – Strategy. He also served as Chief Operating Officer at Ramco Cements.
Anish Mathew
Chief Financial Officer
Mr. Anish Mathew is a Chartered Accountant and earned his Bachelor’s in Commerce from Mahatma Gandhi University, Kerala. He has over 22 years of experience in financial management, controllership, risk management, and business operations. He worked with PepsiCo, Allcargo Gati, and International Paper (IP APPM), with leadership responsibility for Finance, HR, IT, Manufacturing operations, Secretarial, CSR, and Government relations.
Satish Kumar Subudhi
Sr. VP – Legal and Company Secretary
He brings with him 22 years of experience. He is an associate member of ‘Company Secretaries of India’. He is a Law graduate and a Chartered Financial Analyst from the Institute of Chartered Financial Analysts of India. He worked with Zen Technologies Ltd, Regency Ceramics Ltd, and Penna Cement Group prior to joining NACL Industries Limited.
Amit Taparia
Executive Vice President and Head – Operations
He has 24 years of experience in reputed manufacturing industries in India. He is an Industrial and Production Engineer with MBA from Asian Institute of Management, Manila, Philippines. He is a trained Six Sigma and Lean Manufacturing professional.
Dr Biju Pillai
Director & Head – R&D
He holds a Ph.D. in Organic Chemistry from M.S. University of Baroda and completed his post-doctoral fellowship at the Institute of Science, Tokyo (formerly known as the Tokyo Institute of Technology, Japan). He began his academic career as a lecturer at M.S. University of Baroda before transitioning to the pharmaceutical industry, where he spent nearly fifteen years working with leading companies such as Dr. Reddy’s, Glenmark, Torrent, and Alembic. Prior to joining NACL, he spent over a decade at Adama Ltd., where he served as Director and Head of Global R&D in Hyderabad. He also held the position of Whole-time Director on the Board of Adama India Private Limited.
Kannan Upadhyaya
VP – Domestic Sales & Marketing
With 24 years of experience in leadership roles, Kannan has excelled in Country Operations, Management Consulting, P&L Management, Business Development, and Key Account Management.
During his tenure at Goldratt Consulting, he developed Award-Winning business models for companies in India and China. He initiated country operations for Olam International in Sri Lanka.
He spearheaded multiple P&L positions at Godrej Agrovet, driving substantial growth and profitability. He played an instrumental role in the successful launch of Nature’s Basket.
Kannan was honoured with the prestigious Best Team Leader Award and the Most Innovative Idea Implementation Award.
Kolli Seshagiri Rao
Sr. VP – Manufacturing Operations
Kolli Seshagiri Rao holds a Master’s in Business Management from McGill University, Canada, and has over three decades of operating and executive management experience working for Multinational & Indian organizations in agribusiness, chemicals and other sectors, building competitive and sustainable businesses.
Dr. A. Kuppusamy
Vice President & Head – Product Development, IPR & Regulatory Affairs
Dr. A. Kuppusamy holds a Ph.D. in Entomology and a Postgraduate Diploma in Patent Law. He has over two decades of experience working with Murugappa Group companies (EID Parry and Coromandel), focusing on product development and regulatory affairs for both domestic and international markets. With more than 28 years of expertise in new product development, strategy, R&D, registration, and regulatory affairs (both in India and internationally), he possesses extensive knowledge of agrochemical regulations in India and other countries. He is also proficient in Intellectual Property Rights (IPR) and patents. Dr. Kuppusamy has delivered speeches at international agrochemical conferences, discussing the Indian crop protection industry and agrochemical regulations.
Praveen Kumar Dubey
Vice President & Head – Institutional Business & Strategic Sourcing
Praveen has successfully led high-impact teams and business units at industry leaders such as Coromandel International Ltd, Adama India Ltd, and NACL Industries Ltd. Praveen is a dynamic leader with a proven track record in Institutional Business, Strategic Alliances, Business Development, and Commercial Operations. Renowned for his ability to inspire teams and drive strategic initiatives, he has consistently delivered results by aligning business goals with operational execution. His leadership style is rooted in building trust, fostering collaboration, and nurturing long-term partnerships with key stakeholders. Through his visionary approach and decisive leadership, he has played a pivotal role in steering organizations toward sustained growth and profitability.
Sriniwas CR
CHRO and Senior Vice President – Human Potential Development & Admin
He is a seasoned HR Professional with over 30 years of experience in Human Resources Management, specializing in bringing to life a well-rounded HR Strategy that’s aligned to the Business. Has worked in Companies like Innova Solutions, Accenture Solutions Pvt Limited , Tata Motors Limited , Infosys Technologies Limited , Dell International Services Limited, Dr. Reddy’s Laboratories Limited , Ballarpur Industries Limited and Modicorp (Modi Olivetti) Limited.Shubhashish Dutta
VP & CIO -IT
Mr. Subhashish Dutta holds a Post Graduate Diploma in Business Management from AIMA, New Delhi, with over 23 years of experience in IT & Digital Strategy and execution. His expertise spans ERP, CRM, Mobile Apps, Business Intelligence, and Analytics. Throughout his career, he has worked with renowned organizations, including Corteva Agriscience, DuPont Crop Protection, Anandabazar Patrika, British Petroleum, Reckitt Benckiser, and ICI Paints (Akzo Nobel).
Ravi Kumar M
Head – Strategy & Corp Development
Ravi Kumar Mukala brings over 12 years of impactful experience in corporate strategy, commercial growth, and enterprise transformation. He holds a Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, an MBA from the Indian Institute of Management (IIM) Indore, and has completed an executive program in Driving Strategy from Harvard Business School.
With a background spanning traditional and digital-first industries, Ravi has led key initiatives in innovation, new ventures, and strategic partnerships. His core expertise lies in mergers & acquisitions, growth strategy, and large-scale transformation. Recognized for his entrepreneurial mindset and collaborative approach, Ravi combines strategic vision with strong execution to drive sustainable growth and long-term value.
