Our Leadership
Dedication. Expertise. Passion.
Arna Pharma team, is made up of highly skilled professionals who are passionate about what they do. With years of experience in their respective fields, they bring a wealth of knowledge and expertise to the table. Our team is our pride.
Managing Director
Hemant Gulhane
Mr. Hemant has over 20+ years of pharmaceutical business operations including acquisitions & mergers, co-Founder for many global companies like BioInnova, Luminaire and Gem Pharma Ltd. Board member of Altimed, global IT business Cogniso Pty Ltd. He is also affiliated with executive team of Edge pharmaceutical, Abex pharma.
Director Of Operations
Chandra Sekhar Meka
Mr. Sekhar is a seasoned professional with a wealth of experience in pharmaceutical operations. With a deep understanding of the pharmaceutical industry, regulatory requirements, and best practices, he has successfully managed and optimized various aspects of pharmaceutical operations, ensuring efficiency, quality, and compliance.
Co-Founder
Sudharkar Kaligithi
Mr. Sudhakar is a Postgraduate in Management studies & Environmental Science with Business Experience of over 25 Years in both Marketing & Trading of petroleum products. He is the founder and Managing Director of M/s. Supreme Marine Tankers Pvt Ltd, M/s. Vertline Marine Bunkers Pvt Ltd, M/s. Green Fuels Global Trading Pvt, M/s. and Genesis Petrochemicals & Logistics Pvt. LTD.
Senior Vice President – Global Finance, and Business Development
Ram Iyer
Ram is an experienced professional with 17 years of experience in pharmaceuticals industry, including manufacturing, distribution and business development. Ram has worked with global corporations like Indian Oil, Sigma Healthcare, Aspen Pharmacare, and Arrotex Pharmaceuticals. Ram is a qualified Chartered Accountant from India and a CPA from Australia.
Vice President - Quality
Eddie Vaiciurgis
Over 36 years experience working in the pharma industry in a GMP environment, with roles within the quality and technical services areas with Hardman, Warner Lambert, Pfizer and Pharmacia. Actively involved in the mannitol business products going from development stage to commercialisation since 2005. Possess a degree in Applied Science (Applied Chemistry) from the University of Western Sydney.
Production Manager
Lucas Rad
Lucas Rad is an accomplished manufacturing engineer and manager who specialises in managing production, supply chain, and optimising processes within GMP-compliant facilities. He holds a Master's Degree in Manufacturing Engineering and Management from the University of New South Wales, which has helped him grow professionally in the industry for over a decade. At Arna, Australia, he oversees production processes while ensuring compliance with strict regulatory standards. Lucas's technical proficiency and extensive knowledge of GMP practices make him an essential asset to any manufacturing operation
Vice-President R&D
Siva Rama Krishna Velaga
Mr. Siva Rama Krishna is our lead Formulation Scientist. He brings his 21 years of experience in the field of Formulation R&D and is very passionate and successful in formulating, technology transfer and life cycle management First to File category which includes various dosage forms like Immediate Release Tablets and Capsules, Modified Release Dosage forms, Parentrals and Topical Semisolids for highly regulated markets like USA, EU, Canada & ROW countries. He is one of the leading expert in Oral Dispersible film platform. He also holds several patents. He holds a Master’s Degree in Pharmacy (Pharmaceutics). Prior to joining with Arna he worked with Aurobindo Pharma Ltd, Aspen Pharmacare & Laurus Labs.