MR. VENKATESHA MURTHY

M.Sc., M.Tech., MBA (ARU, UK) FOUNDER AND CEO, VANS GROUP OF COMPANIES

Mr. Venkatesha Murthy, Founder of VANS Group of Companies, is an international leading expert and technological architect for EEE recycling industry. He has over 30 years of experience in establishment of technologically advanced integrated and customized plants to recycle, recover and refine precious and strategic metals. He also possesses three Master degrees from highly reputed Institutions.

Hailing from an agricultural background in Koppa, Karnataka, Mr. Venkatesha Murthy always believed that “Only transformative environmental education helps in achieving innovation and sustainability. It can help bridge the gap amongst all stakeholders and in the mindsets of the present generation to drive towards a greener planet”.  He began his career as a lecturer in Environmental Chemistry. The IT revolution of the mid 90’s made him switch his career towards international e-Waste management with a foresight of protecting the natural resources and environment. His intrinsic human values and passion for our planet resulted in VANS Group with a vision to create a sustainable and safe environment. With a wise and noble vision of protecting our mother nature for future generations and creating awareness, he stepped forward to channel his global experience and passion for knowledge transfer to all stakeholders through VANSi-IIEM.

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