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Leadership

Our Leaders

Meet the experienced professionals guiding our organisation with
industry expertise, responsible leadership and a commitment to
sustainable infrastructure development.

Governance

Board of Directors

Mr. Ram Ojili, Member of the Board of Directors
Board of Directors

Ram Ojili

Member, Board of Directors

Mr. Ram Ojili is a member of the Board of Directors of Kakinada
Seaports. He has extensive experience across mining, infrastructure,
banking and financial services, and hospitality.

His expertise includes business development, operations management,
contract management, business establishment and organisational
transformation. He is trained in Lean Six Sigma Green Belt
methodologies and holds an MBA from Leeds Business School in the
United Kingdom.

Management

Our Leadership Team

MNK Srinivas, Head of EHS
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Head of EHS

MNK Srinivas

Mr. Srinivas holds a Master of Technology degree from IIT Delhi
and has attended a Management Development Programme at IIM
Kozhikode.

He integrates environmental, ecological and social considerations
into major infrastructure projects through assessments and
sustainable management strategies. His experience spans ports,
industrial parks, airports, master planning, design and project
execution, with a strong focus on environmental infrastructure.

Mantha Sreenivasa Rao, Project Lead for Ports and Harbours
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Project Lead for Ports and Harbours

Mantha Sreenivasa Rao

Mr. Rao has more than 32 years of experience in the infrastructure
and construction industries. He oversees the construction and
development of Kakinada Gateway Port.

He has previously contributed to major projects involving national
highway bridges, seaports in India and overseas, and significant
structural works associated with the Polavaram Dam.

Veerana C, Senior General Manager
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Senior General Manager

Veerana C

Mr. Veerana has 29 years of experience across ports, special
economic zones, railways and smart-city projects.

He has been associated with Visakhapatnam Port Trust, Adani Ports
and several other major port organisations. Having held diverse
responsibilities in both government and corporate environments, he
currently serves as a Project Management Consultant for KSEZ and
KGPL.

Krishna Kumar V, Head of Business Development
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Head of Business Development

Krishna Kumar V

Mr. Krishna Kumar is a business-development professional with more
than 15 years of experience in the port sector and the marketing
of port-related services.

He holds a master’s degree in Marketing Management from Sri
Venkateswara University and is an alumnus of the Institute of
Management Technology, Hyderabad. He currently leads business
development activities for Auro Industrial City and KGPL.

Shared Vision

Leading infrastructure development with purpose

Our leadership team combines technical excellence, operational
experience and responsible governance to deliver long-term value for
businesses, communities and stakeholders.