Calibre Chemicals, a specialty ingredients company based in India, announced the appointment of Dr. Ravi Annavarapu as its Chief Executive Officer.
Ravi Annavarapu brings over two decades of distinguished leadership experience. Prior to this, he served as President of FMC India and Southwest Asia, where he led significant business transformations, propelled growth, and championed digital innovation.
Earlier in his career, he was with McKinsey & Co. as an Engagement Manager.
Ravi is a Gold Medallist from IIT, Madras, a PhD in Chemical Engineering from M.I.T., USA and an M.B.A from M.I.T. Sloan School of Management.
Ravi Annavarapu, CEO, Calibre Chemicals, said, “Calibre stands out as a dynamic and innovative enterprise with deep technological expertise. I am enthused to join the talented Calibre team at this exciting inflection point. Together, we will further extend Calibre’s leadership across specialized chemistries and bring differentiated value to our customers, partners, and stakeholders globally.”
Ranjit Bhavnani, Founder, Calibre Chemicals, said, “We are excited to welcome Ravi to Calibre. His strong qualifications, track record and management skills will help Calibre expand its technical expertise and adjacencies. We look forward to his leadership and the value that he will add to the Company as a global player in our evolving geopolitical system.”
Vishal Sharma, Managing Director, Everstone Capital, said, “We are delighted to welcome Ravi to the team. His proven expertise in scaling businesses and building high-performance organizations is exactly what Calibre needs as it embarks on its next phase of expansion. Calibre’s track record of operational excellence and continued focus on specialized technologies positions it as a true frontrunner in the global specialty ingredients sector.”
