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Hypro

Since 1999

Ravi Varma Hypro MD

Mr. Ravi Varma

Founder & Managing Director

Ravi Varma’s incredible journey began in Pune where he pursued a degree in Chemical Engineering. Soon after he started chasing his entrepreneurial dreams and finally founded Hypro in 1999.

His style of leading with purpose, led him to enter the world of Hygienic Process Solutions and Energy Saving & recovery. Having a very compelling goal for the company, he encourages innovation not as an option but as an opportunity. Under his leadership, Hypro became a reliable solution provider for Brewing Industry and also CO2 Recovery Plants.

The innovative ideas with its successful implementation resulted in Smart Wort Coolers and energy-efficient CO2 Recovery plants. His one-of-a-kind invention ended up receiving the patent for EnSa system. He chooses to adopt rather than resist the changes that the industry demands. Hypro’s identity as a Reliable and Trustworthy Brand and Complete Customer Satisfaction are some of the end products of his decisiveness, focus on quality, and passion to provide a sustainable future. Ravi Varma is a visionary and aims to set the bar for the rest of the industry.

Ashwini Patil

Director - Corporate Systems & Strategies

Ashwini Patil is the Director of Hypro Group and known for her tenacious work ethics. She has been an integral part of the company since 2005 and instrumental in the company’s growth. She has benefited the company with her multiple talents like Mechanical Design of Process Equipment, Technical and Commercial Sales and Marketing, Production Monitoring, Quality System Management, etc. She has played a vital role to achieve  International Certifications like ASME “U” Stamp and CE compliance as per PED. Her corporate system strategies include cultivating an environment that values differences, inclusion, and fairness leadership of Diverse Teams. She comes up with business growth strategies, upholding Hypro as a better performer and more relevant player in the community around the world.

Anurag Ayade

Vice President - Project

Anurag Ayade is serving the Brewing Industry for many years. With an Electrical Engineering background, he has been associated with Hypro since 2007. He is now the Vice President of Hypro Group and opens up the door to a long-term brand connection with customers while heading the Electrical Instrumentation & Control division, Efficient Support After-sales and thereby bolsters Hypro’s reputation as a brand of Trust. His focus on customer-centricity has led us through the complete value creation chain of sales and after-sales support that in turn aided the process of gaining and retaining customers. He has managed and intensified many verticals in Hypro such as Electrical & Instrumentation Engineering, Projects Planning Control, and Execution, as well as Support After-sales.

Manoj Prasad

Associate Director - MFG, QAC and Store

Manoj Prasad is a manufacturing expert with over 26 years of rich experience in leading & managing the strategic and operational performance of the Production Department, ensuring the successful delivery of business strategy, Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) and objectives, adhering to regulatory compliance and achieving commercial success. He has been associated with Hypro since July 2021 as an Associate Director and leading MFG, QAC and Store Department. He is known for operational management with a keen interest in Strategic Planning, Lean Management, Six Sigma, Project Management, Global Vendor Development and Continuous Business Improvement

Ravi Chavan

Executive Director - Operations

Hypro is delighted to welcome Mr. Ravi Chavan, an accomplished Process Industry expert, as the new Executive Director Operations. With his inclusion, Hypro has added a valuable asset to its management team, paving the way for progress and growth for the company. Mr. Chavan brings with him a wealth of experience in the Process Industry domain, including Engineering, Projects Planning & Control, Operations, and Health, Safety, Environment management & control.
Apart from his engineering expertise, Mr. Chavan is also an Operational Excellence professional, which enables him to perform quick-witted root cause analysis to add immense value to the business. His professional career is adorned with numerous examples of executing challenging assignments of varying complex levels and functions.
His techno-commercial acumen and operational expertise have helped him in process improvement initiatives, leading to increased efficiency and profitability. With his vast experience and excellent track record, he is set to drive Hypro’s operations to new heights, making it a market leader in the Process Industry.

Board Members

Radhakisan Varma

Mentor & Guide

More than 50 years in the industry

Ravi Varma

Ravi Varma

Founder & MD​

First Generation Entrepreneur

Aishwarya Varma

Director

Associated with Hypro Since June 2019

Ashwini Patil

Director

Corporate Systems & Strategies​

Veena Yadav

HR Advisor

About Her

Over 30 years’ experience with large and growing Corporates, and also new and established educational institutes, in the area of Organization and People Development.

My varied assignments have given me insights into the multitude of OD/HR challenges and their alignment with Business Processes and Business.

Extensive experience in Outdoor Management Development, Design and implementation of Development Centers for over 100 companies across industry segments in India.

Trained as a Behavioral Specialist with ISISD and SUMEDHAS which enhances understanding of human behavior and processes and group dynamics.

Institutional Member: SUMEDHAS: A body of behavioral scientists & leading OD consultants.
Founder Member, Dean Foundation for Liberal & Management Education (FLAME), Pune
Ex Principal, Symbiosis College of Arts and Commerce, Pune
Visiting Faculty: Narsee Monji: Jyoti Dalal School of Liberal Arts (JDSoLA), Mumbai

Dhananjay Thopte

Assistant Manager – Supply Chain Management

Mr. Dhananjay Thopte, a graduate in Commerce and a holder Post Graduate Diploma in Business Management specialized in materials, has been associated with Hypro Since 2013. His career in Hypro began as a purchasing assistant and now has achieved a significant role as a controlling authority in the Supply Chain Management Department. Has been key personnel in communicating the requirements to his external and internal customer in an effective and precise manner and seriously followed his motto of “do the right at the first time”. Dhananjay has been appreciated by the top management as Methodological and Trustworthy. Has been consistently awarded as the best team player and driving force of the department.