Viyash Scientific Limited is steering its HR engine through a leadership transition that signals continuity and transformation in equal measure. The Hyderabad-based company has announced the appointment of Mallikharjuna Rao Nagineni as Senior Vice President, Human Resources, a move approved by the board on October 20, 2026. At the same time, Prasad Lad will cease to be a Senior Management Personnel from the same date as he approaches retirement. The changes underscore the company’s focus on strengthening its people strategy as it advances its growth agenda.
Mallikharjuna Rao Nagineni arrives with more than 25 years of experience in strategic HR management, industrial relations, organizational development, talent management and employee engagement. His career path has spanned leadership roles at Mylan Laboratories, Mahindra & Mahindra, Kewalram Chanrai Group and Biological E. Limited, with a scholarly background that includes a Ph.D. in HR for Competency Development and Strategic HR, a Master of Law, and multiple master’s degrees in industrial relations, personnel management and business administration. The profile sketched in the company release highlights a track record in HR transformation, mergers and acquisitions, workforce integration and organizational restructuring across domestic and international operations.
The retirement of Prasad Lad, who has served as Vice President – HR & Administration, marks the close of a chapter as Viyash looks ahead. The incoming senior HR leader is expected to bring a strategic, business-partnered approach to people programs, workforce planning and organizational capability-building at a time when global talent dynamics are ever more pivotal to competitive advantage. As the company continues its trajectory, the HR function will likely play a central role in shaping culture, performance, and governance across its operations.
Taken together, the leadership shift positions Viyash at a moment of both continuity and renewal in its executive team. The focus on a seasoned HR strategist signals a deliberate move to reinforce people-centric execution as the company navigates growth opportunities and evolving organizational needs.