Meet Paparao Chintalapudi
Leadership is about unlocking the potential in others to become the best version of themselves.
Paparao Chintalapudi is a distinguished business leader with over four decades of transformative leadership experience in the global petrochemical, chemical, and social sectors.
He currently serves as an Advisor at the Administrative Staff College of India (ASCI), mentoring professionals in Integrated Leadership. He is also the Founder of UPot: Unleash Potential, a transformative leadership program that equips individuals with tools for personal and organisational growth.
Educational Excellence
- MBA from IIM Ahmedabad, India
- Advanced Management Program from Harvard Business School, USA
- Fellowship in the Inspired Leadership Initiative at the University of Notre Dame, USA
Professional Experience
Paparao has accumulated a wealth of experience over his 33-year career, making significant contributions across various industries:
- Reliance Industries Limited – 22 years
- Chief of Staff (Petrochemicals)
- Senior Executive Vice President (Petrochemicals)
- BioSciences Start-Up – COO for 1 year
- MNC Experience – 10 years in Rural Marketing
Paparao’s strategic vision has been pivotal in leading diverse business verticals, ensuring robust corporate governance.
Volunteering
Over the past seven years, has been helping mission-driven organisations turn purpose into impact through mentoring and strategic support.
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