The People
Mr. C Sasidhar
President
A Civil Engineer who later completed a Management Course at the University of Bath, UK, he is defined by a flair for creative excellence complemented by strong, result-oriented management skills. The dynamic driving force behind Vishwa Samudra’s ascending trajectory, his illustrious journey began with transforming an IT company into a highly successful venture, followed by entering the Seaports and Marine Infrastructure industry. A modern entrepreneur, he led the fastest execution of the greenfield Krishnapatnam Port project, completing it in a record 18 months. Today, as the second-largest private port in the country, Krishnapatnam Port has achieved a capacity of 55 million tons in just 12 years, with its Container Terminal reaching a milestone of 500,000 TEUs in under five years.
He is known for his innovative approach to adopting new technologies and methods in construction and management. As Chairman of the Vishwa Samudra Group, he oversees the planning and strategy of the group companies and remains deeply involved in the flagship entity, Vishwa Samudra Engineering (VSE). VSE is one of India’s few infrastructure companies with a broad and diverse spectrum of verticals—Roads, Ropeways, Ports, Fishing Harbours, Mining Structures, Irrigation, Tunnels, Metros, Airports, Buildings, Dredging, Railways, Electrical, Water Works, and more. This rapidly growing company, with its strong commitment to the environment, has delivered some of India’s finest infrastructure projects.
Mrs. Lakshmi Priyadarshini
Vice- President
Mrs. Priyadarshini plays a pivotal role in the Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) initiatives of Vishwa Samudra Group, leading the development of the wellness center in Nellore. Her responsibilities include overseeing Administration at VS Group and spearheading the design and construction of our Group Office spaces. Mrs. Priyadarshini’s extensive experience of over 10 years in actively teaching senior grades mathematics illustrates her unwavering dedication to positively shaping young minds. Additionally, she has played a crucial role as a Director for three schools at Krishnapatnam Port, Nellore, since their establishment.
Known for her meticulous attention to detail, the CSF team values her honest feedback. Mrs. Priya’s strength lies in her patience and empathy, qualities she consistently demonstrates in every situation.
Dr. Anil Yendluri
Managing Director- Vishwa Samudra Engineering
Managing Director- Vishwa Samudra Engineering
Mr. Anil is not only a passionate leader who played a significant role in setting up and taking the Krishnapatnam Port, Nellore to greater heights, but has also served as an IPS officer for over two decades. He is the proud recipient of the President’s Award and has his name in the LIMCA Book of Records. Mr. Anil has a master’s degree in science, is an MBA and a Law Degree holder with an excellent knowledge in Management, Social Science, Behavioral Science and Psychology. He was involved in setting up of schools at Nellore and is currently supporting the team in setting up the Nandha Gokulam…Life School too.
Dr. G Sasidhar
Head – Wellness, Ayurveda, Cattle
Head – Wellness, Ayurveda, Cattle
An exemplary expert in Ayurveda, Cattles and Natural Sciences, his knowledge and understanding of these domains have created path-breaking concepts that have become the guiding philosophies for the Foundation and Nandha Gokulam. An inspiring human-being whose prime purpose he feels, is to heal and help with his vast experience in human sciences.
Mr. Abhishek Jalan
President - Group CFO
Mr. Jalan heads the Finance function at the group level for Group F&A, Estates, Regulatory & Statutory Compliance, Legal and Central Treasury. A man with him an impressive background and a wealth of experience in the field of Merger & Acquisitions, Fund Raising, Corporate Restructuring, Investor Relations. As a B. Tech & PGDBM having experience over 22 years, Mr. Abhishek Jalan has honed his expertise in the field of Financial Modelling, Business Planning, Audit and Risk Controls, Financial controls, Budgeting, Strategy, MIS. He stands as a key pillar for the Chinta Sasidhar Foundation.
