Interview with Harish Chandra Prasad
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We at Teluguone.com have initiated a unique program ‘Life of an Entrepreneur’ – every Friday at 9:30 pm to 10:30 pm (IST). Entrepreneurs and eminent thought leaders from various fields would share their insightful thoughts on their growth as an entrepreneur; obstacles faced during their journey, etc. and pass their wisdom and enlighten the aspiring ones.
This week, Y. Harish Chandra Prasad, Chairman, Malaxmi Infra Ventures (India) Pvt. Ltd., would be the sharing his moments of the life, career progression, etc. For more details, tune into TORi or download TORi application.
Brief Profile
Education
Masters Degree in Computers Science from Brooklyn College, New York
Bachelors Degree in Mechanical Engineering, Osmania University
Techno-Entrepreneur in Power & other infrastructure Industries
With the exposure to electricity industry environment from childhood, Harish Chandra Prasad started his career with Desein Pvt. Ltd., New Delhi, Consultants for Power Projects in India and Abroad. Worked his way up in a remarkably short time. Also had a short stint with Spectrum Power generation Ltd., Harish has enormous experience covering the planning, engineering, design, procurement, construction and commissioning of large number of Power Plants.
Harish later joined Lanco Group in 1995 to start and head its power division. He was instrumental in building the Power Division of the Lanco Group starting with the 368 MW Kondapalli Power Project, which is the first independent power project in India finalized under tariff based international competitive bidding. As Managing Director, he took responsibility of early Financial Closure and instrumental in project completion in record time, overcoming many hurdles. Co-promoted several Lanco Group companies in power sector.
Soon, after parting with Lanco, Hairsh promoted Malaxmi Group in the year 2006, to develop infrastructure and core sector projects like power, coal mining, special economic zones (SEZs), Industrial & Agro Processing Parks, Property Development, etc.
Leadership, Trust & Delegation
• Outgoing person by nature. Has been providing leadership right from his school days. During college days, elected President of the student’s Union, Osmania University College of Engineering.
• The quality of leadership has been evident through the successful execution of several projects. As a team leader, leads from the front.
• Builds team through trust, delegation & empowerment.
• Passionate towards whatever he does and compassionate towards whoever he works with.
Business Activities
• Former Chairman, Confederation of Indian Industry (2009-10) – AP State
• Chairman, Infrastructure and Logistics Federation of India (ILFI) – AP State
• Member, CII- Sohrabji Godrej Green Business Centre (GBC) Advisory Board
• Member of the AP Chief Minister’s Advisory Council for promoting the Investments in the State
• Member of the Advisory Committee formed by Government of AP to Organize Global Investors Meet in Hyderabad
• Former Member of the State Advisory Committee of the Andhra Pradesh Electricity Regulatory Commission (APERC)
• Chairperson for Business Forum of World Telugu Federation
He is on Board of several companies including
Malaxmi Infra Ventures (India) Private Limited - Chairman
Malaxmi Agri Ventures Private Limited - Chairman
Malaxmi Dwelling Ventures Private Limited - Chairman
Malaxmi Power Ventures Private Limited - Managing Director
Virtual Energy Private Limited - Chairman
Greenko Group PLC, UK - Chairman
Navabharat Power Private Limited - Director