The People
Mr. C Sasidhar
President
A transformation leader with a visionary outlook, his passion for creating lasting businesses persisted from the early days when he turned around an IT company into a highly successful venture, followed by making an entry into Infrastructure and Maritime. And now, with the flagship company of the group – Vishwa Samudra Engineering (VSE), he has spearheaded a powerful wave like no other, becoming the fastest growing infrastructure company in India touching an Order Book Value of US$ 2.2 Bn in under 5 years! As the Chairman of the Vishwa Samudra Group, Mr. Sasidhar possesses an unwavering belief in the power of infrastructure to transform societies and economies. The dynamic driving force behind Vishwa Samudra’s ascending trajectory, he envisions infrastructure as more than just bricks and mortar; but the backbone of progress, connecting communities, enabling growth, and improving lives. His leadership style, marked by innovation, technical precision and rapid decision making, he commanded the fastest project execution of the Krishnapatnam Port in a record time of 18 months, by adopting new technologies and methods that increased the speed of work by 3 times, including the construction of 3 berths.
A Civil Engineer who went on to finish a Management Course at the University of Bath – UK, he is defined by a flair for creative excellence complemented by his result- oriented management skills. His ambition to see VSE in Asia’s Top 5 Infrastructure Companies by 2030 is on a strong path as the company expands overseas domestically and internationally with a multitude of infrastructure solutions, including India’s first Urban Ropeway Project in Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh, which will redefine the spectrum of urban commuting in India.
His legacy is one of rapid progress, innovation, and a commitment to leaving a positive mark on our Mother Earth. His technical expertise combined with a profound understanding of the transformative power of infrastructure, along with a rock-solid team, inspires the group to think beyond the present and create solutions that will stand the test of time.
At the iconic Krishnapatnam Port, which he spearheaded from 2006 to 2020, his diverse experience and sharp business acumen strengthened the Trading division with the creation of a spectacular Container Terminal, with state-of-the-art machines and operations. Despite the extreme challenges in marketing and sales for Containers, the terminal ensured a consistent growth of over 55% YoY, starting with 5-digit TEUs to an astounding 500,000 TEUs in FY 18-19, over 5 years.
A golf enthusiast and an ardent promoter of the sport, he started one of India’s most desired corporate golf tournaments – the Vishwa Samudra Golden Eagles Golf Championships, synonymous with Golf, Glamour and Glory.
A firm believer in community engagement and corporate social responsibility, he constructed over 500 houses for the fishermen at the Krishnapatnam Port apart from starting 2 marvellous schools for the community, in addition to other healthcare initiatives. The philanthropy arm, the
Chinta Sasidhar Foundation is committed to the society in the areas of education, creating an economy for bulls, senior living and wellness with ayurveda. As Founder of Nandha Gokulam, he is fighting a challenging cause that would positively influence the ecosystem of Bulls across the
country and reinstate their lost image. Set on a sprawling 250-acre campus in Nellore, Andhra Pradesh, that includes a one-of-a-kind school of 19 acres, Nandha Gokulam would transform the way sustainable living would be perceived going forward.
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.
Mrs. Lakshmi Priyadarshini
Vice- President
Mrs. Priyadarshini has been actively engaged in school education and been working with a NGO to impact children across age groups. Her students eagerly wait for her math lessons. Mrs. Priya was involved as a Director of the three schools set up at the Krishnapatnam Port, Nellore right from the inception of the project. She is detail oriented, and the CSF team relies on her for her honest feedback from time to time. Her strength lies in her patience and empathy that Mrs. Priya demonstrates in every situation.
Dr. 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.
