RITHWIK PROJECTS - Key Persons
Job Titles:
- Vice President Accounts, Taxation & Company Secretary
Mr. Ajaya Babu handles Accounts, Audit, Taxation and Company Secretarial matters of the Group. With more than 30 years of rich experience in accounting, taxation, finance, treasury and company secretarial functions, he guides the group for the day to day operations with a firm plan for the better financial performance of the Group. Earlier, he worked with Kirby Building Systems India Limited, Andhra Petrochemicals Ltd, and Priyadarshini Spinning Mills Limited. He received his degree in business from Madras University and is a Fellow Member of the Institute of Chartered Accountants of India (ICAI) and an Associate Member of the Institute of Company Secretaries of India (ICSI).
Mr.Chakra progressive career of includes 25+ years in Infrastructure & Manufacturing Sectors (Pharma Food & Beverages, Edible Oil) in India & Abroad, in the Areas of Finance, Accounts, ICT with accredited academics like M. Com., MBA, AICWA and Oracle ERP Certification from Oracle University. Prior to associated with Rithwik Projects and he worked Companies like Anus Labs, Ramky Infra, Madhucon Projects, GVPR Engineers and Wilmar International etc
Mr Chintakunta Munnuswamy Rajesh, popularly known as CM Rajesh is one of the first Directors of the Company. Leads the process of bidding, development and managing the operations of all the verticals of the Group. Being a leader with a vision and focus, he has led many new inventions for the Group, which enabled the group to execute many first of its kind projects in India. He continues to lead the Group companies and all the verticals for sustainable growth and to achieve the objectives of the group
Job Titles:
- Head - Design & Engineering
Mr. D. Venkateswararao worked for the AP government in the irrigation department and eventually became the Chief Engineer. He is currently in charge of RPPL's design and engineering function and has over 35 years of expertise in Water Resource Systems Management and Development in the Irrigation Sector. He also worked with Transitory (India) Limited before joining Rithwik Group.
Job Titles:
- Vice President - Business Development
Mr. GMS Reddy is endowed with stupendous experience and prodigious knowledge in Project Execution, Liaising with the Government Agencies, Project implementation / commissioning, Coordination with Technical Consultants. , Management and Administration gained from a career spanning over 35 years with power plants, roadways, irrigation works, tunnel projects, housing & infrastructure.
Mr. GMS Reddy is known among the notables of the industry as well as the government for getting toughest jobs done with admirable poise. He is a man of charm among his social contacts and a go to person just a dial away.
Mr Govardhan Naidu is an Engineering Graduate from JNTU, Hyderabad. Mr. Govardhan's first employment was with M/s Kesoram Cements in 1989-1990 and then became an Assistant Engineer for the Andhra Pradesh State Electric Board (APSEB), where he worked in different Departments, he was Assistant Divisional Engineer when he got relieved in 2001.
He worked as a General Manager for M/s Rithwik Power Projects Limited from 2001 to 2006 and led the construction, testing, commissioning, and ongoing maintenance of a biomass power plant of 7.5 MW capacity in Tekulapalli, Khammam Dist in Andhra Pradesh. Became a Director in the Board of M/s Rithwik Energy Generation Private Limited in 2006 and was involved in planning and execution of 24MW Mini Hydel Scheme, including civil works in the State of Karnataka.
He was involved in Bansagar Canal Project of Uttarpradesh state Irrigation Department and successfully completed in March 2019. He has lead the Construction of Tupakulagdem Barrage Length, 1.100 km, accross River Godavari and completed the works and the project is commissioned. He is currently leading the different Projects, viz., Tapovan Hydro Electric Project, Dhaulasidh Hydro Electric Project, Sunni Hydro Electric Project and Rangit IV Hydro Electric Project.
Job Titles:
- Vice President - Highways
Mr.Nagendra Kumar is a Post graduate holder in MBA also possess B.Tech in Civil Engineering. He is having vast professional experience of 28 years in construction of Highways upto 8-Lane.
Prior to joining M/S Rithwik Projects Private Limited as a Vice President, he had worked in various positions in BSCPL Infrastructure Limited, Ashoka Buildcon, DBL and RKC. He is the member of Indian Road Congress(IRC) and Indian Concrete Institute (ICI). He heads the Highway division of M/s Rithwik Projects Private Limited.
Job Titles:
- General Manager - Tenders
Mr. K.V.Rao, Heading Tenders Division, having more than 25 years of experience in Business Development, Tendering and Execution of Projects. Having proven abilities in interacting with Joint Venture Partners and liaising with various Govt. Departments, proficient in managing tendering activities. Before Joining Rithwik, he was associated with Progressive Constructions Limited. He is an alumnus of Nagarjuna University, where he received his commerce degree.
Head - Plant & Machinery Mr. M. Srinivasa Rao, in charge for the Department of Plant & Machinery. He has more than 35 years of experience in numerous infrastructure industry in Plants and equipment. His previous assignment was with M/s APCO Infratech (P) Ltd., He also had longer stint at M/s Soma Enterprises Limited and also worked in companies like M/s Lanco Constructions, and M/s Progressive Constructions Limited.
Mr. Murthy retired as Chief Engineer, Irrigation Department, AP and has Nine years of experience in the private sector and delivering professional consulting services to infra companies.
He has made his contribution with his Technical Advisory for different Hydro Electric Projects, Irrigation and Highway Projects, viz., Dhaulasidh HEP, Sunni HEP, Tupakulagudem Barrage and other Irrigation Projects in AP and Tamilnadu.
Mr. Murthy has done his graduation, B.Tech in Civil Engineering.
Job Titles:
- Head - HR, IR & Administration
Mr. Radha Krishna is having around 30 years of experience in HR, IR & Admin, in Public and Private sectors. He started his career with NMDC and was associated with Essar Construction, C&C Constructions, SAPTCO (A Transport Company), BSCPL Infrastructure, and MBL Infrastructure and carries over 18 years of experience exclusively in the field of infrastructure. Prior to joining he was associated with Hyderabad Race Club as General Manager (Admin & IR).
He is Graduate in Commerce and Law, possesses Dual Masters Degrees in PM & IR and Public Personnel Management and M.Phil. (Labour Studies).
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- President - Corporate Relations
Mr Satish, 54 years old, carrying over 29 years of experience in covering management, sales and marketing and Consultancy fields.
Mr. Gajendhar is a Civil Engineering graduate with Diploma in material management.
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- Associate Vice President - PMC
Mr. P.J.Raghuram is our Sr. GM-PMC who is having around 26 years of extensive experience in project management, estimation, claims, and arbitration. His expertise includes in managing significant projects like dams, hydropower schemes, canals, etc.
Prior to joining RITHWIK, he worked with Venkata Rama Construction and Sree Rama Engineering Construction and contributed in major projects like Koteshwardam of THDC, and Akasaganga Dam of TTD, from conceptual stage to commissioning.
He is Graduate Civil Engineer, from Karnataka University.
Job Titles:
- Internal Auditor
- Head - Internal Audit
Mr. Prabhat Subudhi is a seasoned Internal Auditor having more than 20 years of experience. He is a Chartered Accountant and also holds a degree in MBA- finance. He worked in various sectors like Infra, manufacturing, Finance, Food & Agriculture. His areas of expertise are Audit, Risk Management, Corporate Governance, Compliance, Insurance and Business Process Management. Prior to Rithwik , he worked with Venkys India, Karvy stock broking, Tata Projects, IL&FS Engineering and Srinivasa Hatcheries group.
Mr. Rakesh Dimri is currently serving as Project Director for RPPL, Tapovan Vishnugad Hydroelectric Power Project (NTPC Project), Uttarakhand.
He has more than 34 years of practical experience in the execution, construction project management, contract management, monitoring & supervision of civil works on mega hydro electric power project, from project conceptualization to project commissioning (comprising dams/barrages, tunnels, underground caverns, shafts, etc.,)
Graduate in Civil Engineering and MBA from SMU and holds a PGDCM from NICMAR. Prior to joining Rithwik Group he worked with the Jaypee Group and Thapar& Patel Engg. Ltd. On heavy hydropower projects from the conceptual stage to commissioning.
Job Titles:
- President - Operations
- Vice President
Rithwik Ramesh, 2nd generation entrepreneur elder son of the founder and chairman Mr CM Ramesh, serves as the President - Operations at Rithwik Projects Pvt.Ltd.
He is an Economic & Finance graduate from Drexel University, USA and has made a rapport in the field with his extensive experience in the field of finance. Rithwik plays a salient role in the strategic usage of the funds and budgeting of the company.
Rithwik kick-started his career by joining UBS Bank in their banking technology division for around two years. Over there, he worked closely on their Finance and Risk technology sector and implemented new technologies to optimise cost and reduce the dependence on legacy technologies. After serving overseas in a multinational company for the duration of two years, he returned to India and joined his family business.
Rithwik put his foot forward in RPPL and has been performing exceptionally well and contributing significantly towards the growth of the company.
Mr. T. Ravi Krishna is working with Rithwik as the Vice President (Legal). He has 25 years of practical litigation, civil, and criminal law experience from his practice. He is giving guidance and support to RPPL on all legal issues on contract administration and management, banking and finance, company formation, real estate, litigation, dispute resolution, and arbitration/ claim settlements.
His education includes a B.A. in Economics from Loyola College, Vijayawada, and an LL.B. from the University of Nagpur.
Job Titles:
- Associate Vice President - Business Development - Tenders
Mr. V Kishore Kumar has more than 30 years of experience in Business Development, Strategic Planning, Estimations, Tendering, Project Planning, Budgeting and Management. During his tenure, he had involved from concept to commissioning of various Infrastructure Projects and associated with various Organisations in various roles such as Ramky Infrastructures Limited, Totem Infrastructures Limited, NCC Limited, IL& FS Engineering & Construction Company Limited and Megha Engineering & Infrastructures Limited.
He holds master's degree in M. Tech (Structures) from JNTU and MBA(Finance) from Andhra University. He is a Chartered Engineer, Fellow Member of Institution of Engineers & Indian Concrete Institute and certified ISO Lead Auditor (QMS).
Mr. Panduranga Rao is in charge of Rithwik's finances and has over 30 years of experience in banking, finance, treasury, and working capital management. He had worked for Andhra Bank and Dhanlaxmi Bank, before joining in RPPL.
Job Titles:
- Project Director
- Graduate Civil Engineer
Mr. Chalmi is a Graduate Civil Engineer with more than 27 years of work experience in Execution, Project Coordination and Project Management of several Underground construction and Tunnel construction projects across the nation and abroad.
Mr Veeresh, during his 27 years of professional journey involved in bidding and successful execution of Five Underground Metro Rail Projects, Two Highway Tunnels (NATM), Railway tunnels, several cross passages, under-river foundations for iconic signature bridge, and Two Hydro Projects.
Mr. Veeresh during the past 27 years was associated with the companies like, MCC, Delta Construction Systems Ltd., J. Kumar-China Rail JV, APCO Infratech and L&T-STEC JV.
Prior to joining Rithwik Projects, Mr Chalmi was with L&T Stec JV, Underground Metro Rail Projects, UGC-7, Mumbai.
Mr. Vijay Raghav has more than 30 years of experience in project finance, strategic financial planning & modeling, budgeting, management information systems (MIS), consolidation of corporate accounts, costing, direct and indirect taxation, secretarial work, and compliance. He had prior experience as the Chief Financial Officer and Company Secretary of Nabha Power Ltd. (100 percent Subsidiary of L&T Limited). In his career, Vijay worked in the finance and accounts departments of organizations such as ITC Bhadrachalam Paper Boards, Suryavanshi Spinning Mills, Nagarjuna Fertilizers & Chemicals, My Home Power, Cyberabad Convention Centre Pvt Ltd, Madhucon Projects, and Capital Fortunes. He studied CA and CS.