Entrepreneurship has been a consistently evolving landscape with countless opportunities and challenges. While millions try to set foot in this realm, only a few manage to stay and grow in their ventures. Hari Kiran Chereddi is a luminary setting an example of innovation, resilience, and multifaceted brilliance in the entrepreneurial world. Currently serving as the Managing Director at HRV Global Life Sciences, India, and simultaneously spearheading the operations of New Horizon Global as the CEO, Hari is considered a formidable force in the pharmaceutical & health care business.
Hari’s inspiring journey is not just a story of a series of new ventures but also a set of challenges. In 2010, Hari started climbing the ladder of success with every milestone he accomplished. He graced the Forbes Global CEO list not once but thrice in 2010, 2011, and 2012. As a valuable member of the Young Presidents Organization (YPO), Hari gained recognition far beyond the boundaries of his companies.
Before donning the hat of a dynamic entrepreneur, Hari made his mark in the corporate world, serving as the Head of Business Operations at Bank of America. To venture into the entrepreneurial realm, Hari bid farewell to corporate life and started a new career with Sujana Energy.
Under Hari’s visionary leadership, Sujana Energy revolutionized the solar energy sector, becoming one of India’s Top 10 players in clean energy. After his initial success, Hari decided to explore more avenues of entrepreneurship and transitioned seamlessly into the pharmaceutical industry. He guided Sriam Labs to a successful merger with Laurus Labs, which at present is a prominent name on the Indian Stock Market.
During the latter half of the last decade, Hari has fueled the growth of two market expansion juggernauts—HRV Global Life Sciences and New Horizon Global. These global companies, with an on-ground footprint spanning India, USA, Switzerland, Lithuania, and Dubai, have become trailblazers in pharmaceutical markets worldwide. Thanks to his strategic acumen and client-centric approach, Hari has solidified his position as a leader in new product development, market expansion, technology transfers, and supply chain dynamics.
Hari’s contributions extend beyond a boardroom. He is an angel investor and mentor, successfully navigating exits from six investments’ exits with an impressive average RoCE of 6.5x. Hari is also pursuing a Ph.D. in seamless inventory management in the pharmaceutical industry to broaden his knowledge and develop unparalleled insights into the industry.
Besides his pool of achievements, Hari has remained grounded and multifaceted. With a degree in computer science engineering from India and an MBA in Supply Chain Management and Finance from the USA, Hari is charting new territories in business and sports that he is highly passionate about. He was a professional badminton player representing India in over 25 international tournaments until December 2019. Hari is also a cooking enthusiast, a beer connoisseur, and an avid traveler who loves to spend quality time with his family.
Hari Kiran Chereddi symbolizes an unyielding spirit of innovation and determination in a relentless pursuit of excellence. As Hari continues to grow in business and academia, he is influencing millions with his visionary entrepreneurship, encouraging them to explore different avenues of their interest to find success.
