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'''G. V. Prasad''' ({{lang-te|జి.వి. ప్రసాద్}}) is an Indian business executive, and co-chairman and managing director of [[Dr. Reddy's Laboratories]].<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.bloomberg.com/profile/person/1933632|title=G V Prasad - Profile|last=|first=|date=|website=Bloomberg|access-date=February 13, 2020}}</ref> He studied [[chemical engineering]] at the [[Alagappa College of Technology]]. After completing five semesters, he went on to the [[Illinois Institute of Technology]] in Chicago to complete the three remaining semesters. Prasad followed up the engineering degree with a one-year MBA at [[Purdue University]]. He won the 'Outstanding Senior Student' Award from the American Institute of Chemists, Chicago chapter in 1982. He earned his master's degree in industrial administration from Purdue University a year later.<ref>{{Cite web |url=https://www.iith.ac.in/administration/pdfs/Profile-GV%20Prasad.pdf |title=Archived copy |access-date=14 May 2014 |archive-date=17 May 2014 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140517134048/https://www.iith.ac.in/administration/pdfs/Profile-GV%20Prasad.pdf |url-status=dead }}</ref><br />
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Prasad was in 1985 with Benzex Labs, a [[pharmaceutical]] enterprise that he co-founded. Benzex was later acquired by Dr. Reddys and he returned to the construction business. In 1990, he was the CEO and MD of Cheminor Drugs Ltd. In 2001, Cheminor Drugs merged with Dr. Reddy's Laboratories<ref>{{cite news|title=Dr. Reddy's, Cheminor merger swap at 9:25 |url=http://www.hindu.com/businessline/2000/06/01/stories/14015103.htm |newspaper=[[Hindu Business Line]] |date=1 June 2000 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140219231629/http://www.hindu.com/businessline/2000/06/01/stories/14015103.htm |archive-date=19 February 2014 |df=dmy }}</ref> and Prasad took over as the vice-chairman and CEO of the merged entity.<ref>[http://www.thehindu.com/business/Industry/dr-reddys-q4-net-down/article6005759.ece Dr. Reddy’s Q4 net down - The Hindu<!-- Bot generated title -->]</ref><br />
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==Early life==<br />
Prasad, the second child of Syamala and Harishchandra Reddy,<ref>{{cite web | url=http://businesstoday.intoday.in/story/best-indian-ceos-2014-gv-prasad-dr-reddy-laboratories/1/212753.html | title=GV Prasad understands the tiniest operational detail | date=5 December 2014 }}</ref> did his initial schooling at the [[Vidyaranya High School]] in [[Hyderabad, Andhra Pradesh]], India. He later moved to his hometown, [[Nellore]], where he finished his schooling at VR High School.<ref>[http://forbesindia.com/article/fourth-anniversary-special/gv-prasad-you-can-never-have-a-company-totally-dependent-on-one-person/35369/1 Forbes India Magazine - GV Prasad: You can never have a company totally dependent on one person<!-- Bot generated title -->]</ref><br />
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==Personal life==<br />
Prasad is married to Anuradha, the daughter of [[Kallam Anji Reddy]], who is the founder of Dr Reddy's Labs.<ref>{{cite magazine|title=K. Anji Reddy|url=https://www.forbes.com/lists/2010/10/billionaires-2010_K-Anji-Reddy_KV7A.html|archive-url=https://archive.today/20130123093233/http://www.forbes.com/lists/2010/10/billionaires-2010_K-Anji-Reddy_KV7A.html|url-status=dead|archive-date=23 January 2013|magazine=[[Forbes]]|accessdate=6 June 2011}}</ref> Anuradha is the managing trustee of Dr Reddy's Foundation as well as the founder-director of Saptaparni, an organisation promoting the traditions and culture of India.<ref>[http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/business/india-business/GV-Prasad-is-new-DRL-chief/articleshow/19334082.cms GV Prasad is new DRL chief - The Times of India<!-- Bot generated title -->]</ref><br />
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==Early career==<br />
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After completing his master's degree, 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.<ref name=":0">{{Cite web|url=https://www.forbesindia.com/article/fourth-anniversary-special/gv-prasad-you-can-never-have-a-company-totally-dependent-on-one-person/35369/1|title=GV Prasad: You Can Never Have A Company Totally Dependent On One Person|website=Forbes India|language=en|access-date=2020-04-18}}</ref><br />
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In 2001, Cheminor Drugs merged with Dr. Reddy's Laboratories and Prasad took over as the vice-chairman and CEO of the merged entity.<ref name=":0" /> He is widely credited{{by whom|date=December 2018}} 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.<ref name=":0" /><br />
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==Professional affiliations==<br />
*AP State Committee, [[WWF-India]]<br />
*Member of the advisory board, [[Acumen (organization)|Acumen Fund]]<br />
*Member of the board, [[Cyient|Cyient Ltd.]]<br />
*Member of the board, Diana Hotels, India<br />
*Member of the board, Ocimum Bio Solutions<br />
*Member, [[American Chemical Society]]<br />
*Member, [[American Institute of Chemical Engineers]]<br />
*Chairman of the CII National Committee on Environment and the Intellectual Property Committee (2006–2007)<br />
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==External links==<br />
* {{Official website|http://www.drreddys.com|Dr.Reddy's Laboratories official website}}<br />
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