G.V. Prasad
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G.V. Prasad Net Worth

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G.V. Prasad is the co-chair and CEO of Dr. Reddy's Laboratories, India's second largest generics maker. Founded by his father-in-law, the late K. Anji Reddy, the 30-year-old firm has revenues of $2.2 billion and produces drugs for cardiovascular diseases, cancer, and diabetes. Prasad has been instrumental in the company's global expansion and has recently been added to the Forbes Billionaires list. In addition to his business pursuits, Prasad is an avid wildlife photographer and is involved with the World Wide Fund for Nature (WWF).
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Age, Biography and Wiki

Birth Place India
Residence Hyderabad, India
Alma mater Purdue University Illinois Institute of Technology Alagappa College of Technology
Occupation CEO of Dr. Reddy's Laboratories
Relatives Kallam Anji Reddy (father-in-law) Kallam Satish Reddy (brother-in-law)

💰 Net worth: $1.15 Million (2024)

G.V. Prasad, also recognized as "Medicine in India," is estimated to have a net worth of $1.15 million in 2024. G.V. Prasad has made significant contributions to the field of medicine in India and garnered immense respect and recognition for his work. With an impressive net worth, he has clearly achieved notable success in his career, highlighting his dedication and expertise in the medical field.

Biography/Timeline

1985

After completing his Masters, Prasad returned to India and joined his father's construction Business, immersing himself in various projects in Karnataka. In 1985, he co-founded Benzex Labs, an API Manufacturing company, which was later acquired by Dr Reddy's. He briefly returned to the construction Business before reappearing on the pharma landscape in 1990 as managing Director of Cheminor Drugs Ltd. Fueled by a spirit of entrepreneurship, Prasad transformed Cheminor into a world class API and Generics manufacturer, largely through his focus on professionalism, good governance and transparency.

2001

In 2001, Cheminor Drugs merged with Dr.Reddy's Laboratories and Prasad took over as the vice-chairman and CEO of the merged entity. Prasad is widely credited as the Architect of Dr. Reddy's successful global generics strategy. He envisioned newer Business platforms like the Custom Pharmaceutical Business and Specialty pharmaceuticals and is dedicated to building the innovation side of the Business.

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