K. I. Varaprasad Reddy
| K. I. Varaprasad Reddy | |
|---|---|
| Born | 17th November, 1948 |
| Residence | Hyderabad, India |
| Nationality | Indian |
| Ethnicity | Telugu |
| Alma mater |
Andhra University Sri Venkateswara University Böblingen University Osmania University[1] |
| Occupation | Chairman of Shantha Biotechnics |
| Religion | Hindu |
K. I. Varaprasad Reddy is an Indian entrepreneur, scientist, founder Chairman and Managing director of Shantha Biotechnics.[2][3] He holds B.E. in Electronics Engineering from Andhra University, a Diploma in Computer science from Böblingen University, and an M.B.A. from Osmania University.
Awards
- Civilian honor
- Padma Bhushan – by Govt. of India in 2005
- Business honors
- Ernst & Young – Entrepreneur of the Year, 2000 for healthcare and lifesciences
- BioSpectrum Person of the Year award for 2007 for “pioneering a biotech wave”
- Sri Venkateswara University, Tirupati – Honorary Doctorate (2005)
- National Technology Award – for successful commercialization of Scientific Products – In 1999 for SHANVAC-B and in 2003 for SHANFERON
- DSIR – (Dept. of Scientific Industrial Research, Govt. of India) Award – for best R& D efforts in industry – In 1998 for SHANVAC-B and in 2003 for SHANFERON
- DBT – (Dept. of Biotechnology) Award – for SHANPOIETIN (2005)
- Federation of AP Chambers of Commerce & Industry Awards
- Best Exporter (1986)
- Best Marketing Efforts (1999)
- Best New Product Innovation Award for SHANFERON (2004)
- Best Technology Development in R&D award for SHANKINASE (2005)
- Other honors
- Institute of Public Enterprise – In 1998, Distinguished Entrepreneur Award
- Hyderabad Management Association – In 1980, Best Manager Award
- American Telugu Association (ATA) – In 1998, for Research in the field of Biotechnology
- State Bank of India – Pragna Bharati Puraskar (2002)
- Dr. Ramineni Foundation Award – Visishta Puraskar (2000)
- National Citizen’s Overseas Award (2000)