Dr. P. Sampath Kumar, IAS (2016 batch), is a distinguished officer bringing a unique blend of visionary leadership, policy expertise and innovation-driven governance to his career. With extensive experience in urban development and public health, he has consistently spearheaded initiatives that strengthen sanitation, climate resilience and sustainable city growth across Andhra Pradesh.
He has served in several key positions, including Joint Collector of NTR District, Commissioner of Greater Visakhapatnam Municipal Corporation and Managing Director of Swachh Andhra Corporation, and is currently serving as Commissioner & Director of Municipal Administration, Government of Andhra Pradesh.
Dr. P. Sampath Kumar, IAS, was appointed as Chief Executive Officer of the Company on 11th August 2025.
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.
Mr. Harish Nawani is a seasoned professional with over 35 years of distinguished experience in Administration, Human Resources and Insurance. Renowned for his rare blend of strategic foresight and grassroots expertise, he has consistently delivered business excellence by leading high-performing teams and building strong organizational foundations. Over the course of his career, he has worked closely with MDs and CEOs of reputed organizations such as IIHMR, Birla Cement Works, Goetze India Limited (Escort Group), DLF Cement Limited, GKW Limited and IL&FS group (PDCOR-IIDC-ITUAL-APUIAML), contributing significantly to their growth and transformation. His leadership has been instrumental in shaping HR strategies, strengthening administration and creating systems that drive efficiency, innovation and sustainability.
Beyond his professional accomplishments, Mr. Nawani is deeply committed to developing people and fostering leadership excellence. He has played a vital role in enhancing employee engagement, nurturing talent and building inclusive, performance-driven cultures. A passionate mentor and guide, he continues to inspire and empower the next generation of professionals through his dedication, perseverance and relentless pursuit of excellence. His career journey stands as a testament to his values of integrity, resilience and purposeful leadership.
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.