New Delhi: Calibre Chemicals, a specialty ingredients company based in India, has announced the appointment of Dr. Ravi Annavarapu as its Chief Executive Officer. The leadership change comes as the company accelerates its expansion, leveraging proprietary electrochemistry technology and a strong product pipeline to drive its next phase of growth.
Founded in 1984 by industry veteran Ranjit Bhavnani, Calibre Chemicals is a leading manufacturer of specialty ingredients for nutritional supplements, personal care, pharmaceutical intermediates, and polymer industries. Its subsidiary, Calimara, manufactures high-energy oxidizers and propellant precursors for the aerospace, defence, and mining sectors.
“Calibre stands out as a dynamic and innovative enterprise with deep technological expertise,” said Ravi Annavarapu, CEO, Calibre Chemicals. “I am enthused to join the talented Calibre team at this exciting inflection point. Together, we will further extend Calibre’s leadership across specialized chemistries and bring differentiated value to our customers, partners, and stakeholders globally.”
Ranjit Bhavnani, Founder, Calibre Chemicals, said, “We are excited to welcome Ravi to Calibre. His strong qualifications, track record and management skills will help Calibre expand its technical expertise and adjacencies. We look forward to his leadership and the value that he will add to the Company as a global player in our evolving geopolitical system.”
Vishal Sharma, Managing Director, Everstone Capital, added, “We are delighted to welcome Ravi to the team. His proven expertise in scaling businesses and building high-performance organizations is exactly what Calibre needs as it embarks on its next phase of expansion. Calibre’s track record of operational excellence and continued focus on specialized technologies positions it as a true frontrunner in the global specialty ingredients sector.”
Dr. Ravi Annavarapu brings over two decades of leadership experience, most recently serving as President of FMC India and Southwest Asia, where he led significant business transformations, accelerated growth, and championed digital innovation. Earlier in his career, he worked as an Engagement Manager with McKinsey & Co.
A Gold Medallist from IIT Madras, Ravi holds a PhD in Chemical Engineering from MIT, USA, and an MBA from the MIT Sloan School of Management. His expertise in scaling businesses, building cross-border teams, and driving results will be instrumental to Calibre’s ambitious vision for global growth.
