Journey Towards Success
Our Leadership Team
Ramakrishna Babu Paladugu
CEO & Director
Ramakrishna Babu Paladugu
CEO & Director
Ramakrishna Babu Paladugu is an entrepreneur with over 35 years of diverse experience spanning civil engineering, chemical production, construction and mining. His career began in the 1990s as a civil engineer in the Middle East, where he gained significant expertise in infrastructure development. Building on this foundation, he established an ancillary chemical unit to serve the pharmaceutical industry. In the 2000s, Ramakrishna shifted his focus back to construction, successfully leading numerous residential and commercial projects in Hyderabad while also expanding into mining and transportation. His strategic vision, adaptability and deep industry knowledge have been instrumental in driving business growth, fostering innovation, and ensuring sustained entrepreneurial success.
Ala Preethi Reddy
Director
Ala Preethi Reddy
Director
Preethi Reddy is the young director of Value Oil Palm with MBA in Entrepreneurship from the City university of London. She brings in new age thinking to the board. With her exposure to the global business environment and consumer profile, she garners a fresh perspective. Her knowledge in current technologies will ensure that the value oil palm offerings will meet rapidly changing customer preferences. Preethi will head the marketing department as her agile decision making and strategic ability will help value oil palm become one of the industry leaders.
Mandava Rama Mohana Rao
Vice President (Operations)
Mandava Rama Mohana Rao
Vice President (Operations)
With over 37 years of farmer-centric experience in agro-based industries, Mr. Mandava Rama Mohana Rao brings unparalleled expertise to the oil palm sector. Over his career, he has held leadership roles at leading agro-based companies and guided the successful development of more than 37,500 acres of oil palm plantations across Telangana and Andhra Pradesh. A pioneer in innovation, he introduced the pro tray nursery system and successfully raised 2 million sprouts, a technology that has since been widely adopted by nearly all oil palm companies in Telangana and Andhra Pradesh. He played a key role in establishing seven oil palm nurseries, producing top-quality planting material with the application of bio-fertilizers, IPM, and INM systems. At Value Oil and Gas Services Pvt. Ltd., he leads operations with a clear vision to scale oil palm cultivation and strengthen farmer prosperity with large-scale plantations and farmer-focused initiatives. His expertise spans the entire value chain—from strategic planning, plantation budgeting, and processing unit establishment to guiding farmers with Good Agricultural Practices and liaising with government departments.
