Our Leadership

Founder, Innovator and Visionary
Born on 6th October 1954, Prabhat Shankar Pandey was a pioneering force in India's biotechnology landscape. Son of the esteemed Ayurvedic practitioner, the late Dr Ganga Sahai Pandey, he inherited a deep-rooted passion for science and innovation. Graduating in Chemical

Chairperson, Varuna Group
Pallavi Raniga serves as the Chairperson of Varuna Group, where she has been instrumental in fostering innovation and growth biotechnology, wellness, and pharmaceutical sectors. Pallavi joined Varuna Group in 2012 to support her father, Prabhat Shanker Pandey, and has since played a pivotal role

Managing Director, Varuna Group
Manish Raniga is a distinguished leader with a career marked by his adeptness in navigating and transforming companies during pivotal stages of their evolution. As Managing Director of Varuna Group, Manish is the architect behind the company’s strategic vision, driving its expansion on

Chief Strategy and Finance Officer
Karan Deep Singh serves as the Chief Strategy and Finance Officer at Varuna Group, bringing a distinctive blend of commercial insight and financial acumen to the role. With nearly a decade of experience, Karan oversees the company’s financial planning, strategic initiatives, and

Chief Procurement & Supply Chain Officer
Sanjay Verma is the Chief Procurement & Supply Chain Officer at Varuna Group, leading the global procurement strategy, supply chain operations, and logistics management. With over a decade of experience in supply chain optimisation, procurement strategy, and supplier

Chief Quality, Research & Development Officer
Dr. Suman Misra is the Chief Quality, Research & Development Officer at Varuna Group, overseeing the company’s quality assurance programmes, research initiatives, and product development processes. With over 27 years of experience in biotechnology and enzyme

Chief Commercial Officer
Akshaya Pandey is the Chief Commercial Officer at Varuna Group, where he leads the sales strategy, customer relations, and distribution network for the company’s enzyme products. With over a decade of experience in sales leadership and distribution management within the biotechnology and