Mr. C. Venkataramana

Mr. C. Venkataramana
Director & Past Chairman – USIIC
- Organization Name : CVK Infra Realty Pvt. Ltd.
- Designation : MD & Co-Founder
- Industry : Infrastructure
- Nature of Business : Renewable energy
- Number of years in Business : 27
- Nationality : Indian
Mr. C. Venkataramana : Veteran in Infrastructure Development
Venkataramana is a Director and Past Chairman at USIIC and an astute Mechanical Engineer whose vast expertise span over 40 years, with a profound 27 year tenure in infrastructure development. He has been instrumental in orchestrating the growth trajectory of prominent business groups like GVK and ESSEL, where he held leadership roles including Managing Director, CEO, and Senior Vice President. His strategic vision was pivotal in GVK's foray into infrastructure, leading significant projects such as the Mumbai airport and Jaipur Kishengarh 6-lane road, among others. At ESSEL Group, Mr. Venkataramana was the driving force behind the company's infrastructural ascent, managing a portfolio of toll roads, power projects, and urban development initiatives across multiple states.
Mr. Venkataramana's impressive project management skills have seen him execute a diverse range of infrastructure projects, from highways and urban malls to renewable energy, institutional building and waste to energy management. His efforts in financial closure and execution have fostered the completion of noteworthy ventures such as the GVK One Mall in Hyderabad, multiple toll roads with NHAI/ MORTH and essential utility projects including water supply schemes and waste-to-energy plants. He has been a key figure in securing strategic MOUs for substantial projects and forming vital consortiums with global industry leaders.
In the realm of Highways, renewable energy and waste management, he has been associated with SHEL a company recognized for its excellence in the Balance of Plant construction. Under his guidance, the company has successfully executed roads, institutional buildings and solar projects. Additionally, his business acumen contributed to the success of reputation as a leader in both the traditional and renewable energy sectors.
Mr. Venkataramana's career is marked by his ability to blend technical proficiency with strategic marketing insights, positioning him as a transformative leader in India's infrastructure landscape.