Sri Badrinath Balakrishnan

Sri Badrinath Balakrishnan is a seasoned professional with extensive experience in operational excellence and continuous improvement across various industries, particularly in pharmaceuticals and healthcare. As a Sr. Director and OE/CI Head for CTO GMO at Dr. Reddy's Laboratories since October 2017, Sri oversees operational excellence initiatives for global API manufacturing plants. Prior to this role, Sri held significant positions at Pfizer, Hospira Healthcare, and Jubilant Life Sciences, where expertise in Lean Six Sigma methodologies, process optimization, and strategic external manufacturing played a key role in driving business performance. Sri has also contributed to manufacturing and technology initiatives through leadership roles in industry associations such as the Confederation of Indian Industry. With solid educational credentials, including an MBA from the Indian Institute of Management, Calcutta, and various certifications in project management and Lean Six Sigma, Sri possesses a robust foundation for leading transformative initiatives.