Shri. C M Saikanth Varma, IAS, is a distinguished officer of the Indian Administrative Service (2015 batch), bringing a unique blend of technical expertise, administrative acumen and leadership excellence to his role as CEO. A computer science graduate from IIT Madras, he began his career as a Software Engineer at Amazon and Google. With an illustrious administrative career spanning various key roles, including Assistant Secretary in the Ministry of Labour and Employment and made significant contributions, including proposing the innovative "One India, One Insurance" scheme that went on to reach the top 16 ideas that were selected to be presented before the Cabinet Secretary. He served as Joint Collector of YSR Kadapa District, Commissioner of Greater Vishakhapatnam Municipal Corporation, Managing Director of AP Township and Infrastructure Development Corporation and currently serving as Chief Executive Officer of Andhra Pradesh Economic Development Board also.
Shri. C M Saikanth Varma, IAS is appointed as Chief Executive Officer of the Company on August 2, 2024
Mr Pavan Kumar Kurumaddali has taken over the charge of Company Secretary in APUIAML effective from October 01, 2021. Mr. Kurumaddali is an Associate Member of Institute of Company Secretaries of India (ICSI). He has rich experience in the field of Corporate Restructuring, Business & Legal Advisory, Secretarial & Compliance related aspects and activities.
He is having experience in Manufacturing, Consulting and Service sectors, handled Secretarial & Legal matters with various corporate groups. He is also a Postgraduate and has his Master's Degree in Law & Business Administration.
Mr. Srinivasa Lakshminarayana Burra is Post Graduate in Environmental Engineering rich educational background in Civil Engineering and Alternative Dispute Resolution
He has 23 years of professional experience in more than 10 countries in Asia, Africa, Middle East and Europe in various sectors Viz. water supply, sewerage, drainage, urban roads, solid waste management, ICT, integrarted infrastructure projects of green & brown field areas, smart & economic cities. His core expertise lies in water supply, sewerage, drainage, urban roads and solid waste management.
Has involved in preparation of concept reports/feasibility studies/ master plans/ DPRs/ procurement of contracts/ supervision / project management etc. for more than 50 projects. Expertised in several domains of Engineering, Project Management and Business development: for various Indian and International firms like Kirloskar, Wilbursmith, TTI, Egis, Aarvee and AECOM. Which also includes review of RFPs/Tenders, Risk Analysis, Strategy Formulation, Technical and Financial Proposals, Client Management etc. for more than 100 major projects.
As a seasoned professional with 33 years of experience in Administration, Human Resources and now Insurance, Mr. Harish Nawani is a force to be reckoned with. With a proven track record of driving business excellence and leading high-performing teams, Mr. Nawani is a sought-after expert in his field.
As the Principal Officer of APUIAML's Corporate (Composite) Agent, licensed by the Insurance Regulatory and Development Authority of India (IRDAI), Mr. Nawani has been instrumental in shaping the company's insurance business.
With a rich professional background that spans esteemed organizations like Birla Cement Works, Goetze India Limited, DLF Cement Limited, and GKW Limited, Mr. Nawani has honed his expertise in strategic leadership, organizational development and talent management.
A passionate advocate for leadership excellence, Mr. Nawani is committed to inspiring and empowering the next generation of leaders. His story is one of dedication, perseverance and a relentless pursuit of excellence.
Mr Onteddu Rajesh Babu is post graduate in Environmental Engineering with B Tech in Civil Engineering. He has 25 years of experience and is part of core APUIAML Team since its inception.
Prior to APUIAML, he has worked in Tata Consulting Engineers and IL&FS group and worked in major engineering projects as well as Public Private Partnership (PPP) projects. His experience includes Master Planning, preparation of Detailed Project Reports, Tender documents, RFP documents, etc.
During his tenure, he was involved in various integrated infrastructure projects such as development of greenfield industrial areas, Special Economic Zones etc. In APUIAML, he played a major part in preparation of proposals for Tadepalli and Mangalagiri as Model town Project and is also involved in development of Pulivendula as Model Town Project. In addition to the multisectoral projects as mentioned previously, has has worked on number of infrastructure related projects. The Urban Infra Development Division headed by him undertakes development of multi sectoral projects such as development of model towns/smart cities and other projects related to basic infrastructure.
Mr. Chetan Yarlagadda has had a remarkable journey in the field of Infrastructure and Urban Planning, showcasing his dedication and expertise in both public and private sectors in his impressive 17-year career. Beginning his career overseas, he later transitioned to a pivotal role with the Government of India's Ministry of Rural Development (MoRD) as a Prime Minister's Rural Development Fellow. His tenure in Visakhapatnam district, working closely with the District Collector, saw him overseeing significant projects like Integrated Action Plan initiatives and construction ventures in the ITDA, Paderu division, emphasizing his commitment to rural development. Moving forward, Mr. Yarlagadda brought his skills to the Andhra Pradesh State Secretariat, where he assumed various administrative roles within the Planning Department and the Chief Minister's Office. Notably, his role as Executive Assistant to Sri SP Tucker, the Chief Secretary of the Government of Andhra Pradesh, underscored his ability to handle diverse responsibilities at a high level of government administration.
In 2016, Mr. Yarlagadda transitioned to APUIAML (Andhra Pradesh Urban Infrastructure Asset Management Limited), where he has been a driving force behind numerous urban infrastructure projects statewide. From Fishing Harbours to Ports, and from urban infrastructure to public infrastructure buildings, his leadership as Divisional Head of the Economic Development Division has been pivotal in advancing APUIAML's mandate of infrastructure development in Andhra Pradesh.Throughout his career, Mr. Yarlagadda has demonstrated a unique blend of professional expertise and administrative prowess, contributing significantly to the development landscape of Andhra Pradesh. His continued commitment to infrastructure advancement underscores his importance in shaping the state's urban and rural environments.
Mr. Siddhartha Ambaty is an urban development professional with experience of 17+ years in strategic advisory, planning, development and delivery of projects pertaining to urban and regional planning, urban development and infrastructure sectors. His work-profile includes working at national and international arenas, government, corporate and academic institutions. The project-profile includes expertise in small, medium and large-scale projects spanning areas such as Urban Infrastructure, Urban Mobility, Solid Waste Management, Tourism, Smart Infrastructure, PPP, policy making, business process reengineering etc.
He is a Masters graduate in IST & Management with background in Planning. He also holds PG Diplomas/Certificates in Business and Financial modelling, Town & Country Planning, Financial Sustainable Land Use planning, Integrated Urban Transport, Solid Waste Management, Sustainable Urban Development from reputed institutions including World Ban & Wharton University.
Mr. Mekala Amruth Sudheesh has recently joined APUIAML and having Master’s Degree in Energy Management from Anna University, Chennai and Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering from JNTU, Hyderabad. In the profession of spanning across more than two decades, Mr. Sudheesh has worked with various prestige institutions like Small Industries Development Bank of India (SIDBI), APITCO, APPC, and other Pvt. Institutions and engaged in development and execution of various projects in the field of Energy Efficiency & Energy Conservation, renewable energy (MSW, Biomass, & Solar), project related services and Industrial cluster development programs.
Mr. Sudheesh was part of the Team in execution several prestigious projects of The World Bank (WB), UNIDO, UNDP, DFID, Bureau of Energy Efficiency (BEE), Ministry of New and Renewables Energy (MNRE), Ministry of Medium and Small Micro Enterprises (Mo-MSME) and AP State Government Departments i.e., DRDA, Commissioner of Industries, NEDCAP, etc. Mr. Sudheesh has exposure & expertise in execution of various projects related to Industry Development, Municipal Administration, Energy Efficiency & Renewable Energy, Techno economic feasibility studies, Detailed Project Reports of various Industries, feasibility studies and Impact Assessment, Industrial Cluster Development etc.
Mr. Sudheesh, presently executing the awarded projects to APUIAML from Animal Husbandry Infrastructure Fund (AHIDF) project from Director of Animal Husbandry (DAH), Development of Secondary Food Processing Industries in Government of Andhra Pradesh project from Andhra Pradesh Food Processing Society (APFPS).
Srikamal Chilakamarri is a graduate in Architecture and Post Graduate in Urban and Regional Planning from CEPT University, Ahmedabad, with rich experience in the Urban sector. A specialist in Master Planning, Architectural Design, Place-making, and Interior design, he often works on urban projects like Land use Master plans, Urban streetscaping works, Junction geometry improvements, residential neighborhoods, and public spaces.
Lead Urban Transport Studies, Tourism Strategy Plans, Last mile connectivity assessments, Metro Infrastructure Projects, Railway Station Development Projects, CFA & Techo Commercial studies in Tourism, Industrial Estate Plans, Municipal Finance & Governance Projects, Design development and coordination of smart cities projects.
Apart from Indian projects he has experience working on Housing, Industrial and Tourism projects in Australia, USA, South Africa, Oman and UAE.