Our Leaders
Vivek Challapally
Director - Vardaan Group of Companies
Vivek Challapally is a senior professional with a remarkable journey that spans over four decades. Armed with a postgraduate engineering degree from the prestigious IIT Kharagpur, Vivek Challapally's expertise encompasses a wide array of domains, making him an invaluable asset to various industries. Vivek Challapally's journey started as an entrepreneur and design engineer, where he laid the foundation for a career that would take him to the highest echelons of the corporate world. He has expertise in the construction industry and was actively involved in thermal plants, nuclear plants, steel plants, etc. His role as Chief Operating Officer (COO) for a corporate conglomerate speaks volumes about his leadership acumen and business prowess. Throughout his illustrious career, Vivek Challapally has lent his expertise to large multinational corporations, aiding them in asset capitalization and valuations across sectors as diverse as oil refineries, steel plants, power plants, and nuclear facilities. His keen insights and strategic guidance have propelled these organizations toward greater success and sustainable growth. A true visionary, Vivek Challapally now spearheads our analytics organization, leading the charge in exploring new horizons and diversifying our business portfolio. His innate ability to grasp complex business dynamics and navigate uncharted territories is a testament to his exceptional leadership. Beyond the boardroom, Vivek Challapally is an ardent sports fan. With a deep-rooted passion for tennis and badminton, he finds inspiration and relaxation on the court and field. This passion reflects his drive to excel both personally and professionally.
Srinivasu V
Board - Director
Srinivasu V, known as Srini, is a seasoned professional with over 28 years of diverse experience in various domains. Hailing from Bangalore, India, Srini is a management accountant with a Master's in Commerce, combining financial expertise with a deep understanding of technology. Throughout his extensive career, Srini has made significant contributions across industries including manufacturing, hospitality, IT, sourcing, and even within the dynamic landscape of Unicorns. His areas of proficiency span logistics, accounting, reporting, outsourcing, advisory, and transformation. Srini's unique blend of financial acumen and technical prowess positions him as a valuable techno-functional resource. His insights have been instrumental in driving efficiency and growth in the organizations he's been a part of. With an innate ability to bridge the gap between financial strategies and technological implementations, Srini has consistently delivered solutions that optimize processes and enhance overall business performance. In the world of ever-evolving industries, Sri Lanka remains at the forefront of innovation and adaptation. His wealth of experience, combined with his continuous pursuit of excellence, makes him an asset to any team or organization aiming to thrive in today's competitive landscape.
Sridhar Khambhampati
CEO - Vardaan CyberSecurity
A highly accomplished and self-motivated entrepreneur with an exceptional history of achievements. His voyage in the realm of business serves as a testament to his steadfast determination and unwavering drive. As the visionary founder of Vardaan CyberSecurity, he embarked on a transformative journey, elevating it from a mere concept into a flourishing enterprise, now commanding an impressive business presence in India. His expertise traverses the entire spectrum of business development, encompassing finance, operations, technology, sales, and marketing. Sridhar possesses a wealth of knowledge across a diverse range of domains, including cybersecurity, identity and access management (IAM), secure data enterprise solutions, data security, secure technology integration, information security, cloud compliance reporting, cloud security guidelines, website application security, computer security consulting, disaster recovery, IT security governance, hybrid cloud security, payment card industry data security standard (PCI DSS), cyber defense, general data protection regulation (GDPR), cloud computing, information assurance, SaaS, penetration vulnerability assessment, ISO compliance, HIPPA security, DevSecOps, risk management, and STEM. His profound understanding of the IT industry propelled him through the ranks swiftly. Inaugurating his professional peregrination as an IT project manager, he navigated his corporate career ladder to ultimately ascend to the exalted mantle of Chief Executive Officer (CEO) within a staggeringly brief quinquennial period. Throughout this odyssey, his areas of expertise encompassed the intricacies of IAM solutions, the meticulous orchestration of risk management paradigms, and the vigilant custodianship of the citadel of cybersecurity.
Ramana Murthy Venkata Saripalli
Director
Affectionately known as Ramana, he is a seasoned professional with a remarkable journey in the field of technology and IT landscape transformation. He laid the foundation of his expertise by graduating in engineering from Jawaharlal Nehru Technological University (JNTU), a pivotal step that fueled his passion for technology and innovation. Furthering his educational prowess, Ramana pursued his post-graduation from the prestigious Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) in Mumbai, enhancing his knowledge and skills to excel in the dynamic world of IT. Ramana's career trajectory saw him working for corporate giants across different continents, where he made significant contributions by advising and assisting customers in navigating their IT landscape and strategically driving technology agendas.
Prem Pillai
Director & Country Head, Vardaan, Malaysia
Director & Country Head, Vardaan, Malaysia Boasting an illustrious and multifaceted spanning over 8 years, Prem Subramanian Pillai (fondly called Prem) brings a wealth of expertise in the fields of audit, accounting, finance, and taxation. His vocational odyssey and professional journey, which have taken him to prominent business hubs in the UAE and India, have culminated in his current role as the Director and Country Head of Vardaan in Malaysia. In his current capacity, Prem serves as the driving force behind the operations and business development initiatives of the Vardaan team in Malaysia. His superlative leadership is not confined to the precincts of Vardaan alone; it transcends national borders, as he concurrently offers consultancy services to advisory firms domiciled in both the UAE and Singapore, thereby emblemizing his unparalleled and cosmopolitan operational perspicacity. Prior to his stewardship at Vardaan, Prem made a significant impact on the audit sector in Dubai. He distinguished himself as a senior advisor and played an integral role in the management team of a renowned Dubai-based audit firm. Paramount among Prem's discernible attributes is his unwavering and ceaseless dedication to the pursuit of erudition. He holds a master's degree in commerce from Mumbai University and is a qualified chartered accountant from India. His intellectual voracity remains unquenched, as he presently finds himself immersed in the inexorable quest to attain his CPA certification on Malaysian soil. Beyond his professional achievements, Prem is deeply passionate about fostering meaningful connections and collaborations. His expertise extends beyond guiding existing firms; he possesses a unique talent for establishing new businesses on foreign soil, starting from the ground up. His meticulous attention to detail, as well as his exceptional skills in people and network management, have set a remarkable benchmark in his endeavors in offshore company arrangements. Prem's dedication to continuous learning and mentorship is a testament to his commitment to personal and professional growth. He perpetually assumes the mantle of an ever-present fount of sagacious counsel and inspiration to neophyte staff members, embodying the quintessence of a lifelong erudite and mentor par excellence.
