Calibre Chemicals has appointed Dr. Ravi Annavarapu as Chief Executive Officer. The company said the leadership change comes as it looks to accelerate expansion through proprietary electrochemistry technology and a growing product pipeline.
Dr. Annavarapu has over two decades of experience in leadership roles. He previously served as President of FMC India and Southwest Asia, overseeing business transformations and digital innovation. Earlier in his career, he worked as an Engagement Manager at McKinsey and Company.
“Calibre stands out as a dynamic and innovative enterprise with deep technological expertise,” said Ravi Annavarapu, CEO, Calibre Chemicals. “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, added, “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.”
