The Young and the Restless: Visaka Industries JMD’s Tireless Mission to Make the Future Sustainable
Vamsi Gaddam has emerged a pioneer in India's sustainable construction industry, leaving a lasting impression on Visaka Industries Ltd, one of India’s leading construction companies. With a background that traces back to his role as a Management Trainee in 2011, Gaddam swiftly ascended the ranks, culminating in his current position as Joint Managing Director of the 40-year-old, ₹1600 cr.
turnover corporate giant. Gaddam’s pivotal role in crafting the narrative of green construction in India has been marked by a consistent stream of innovative solutions for affordable housing, net-zero energy initiatives, textiles, and EV infrastructure.
He has heightened the sustainable construction game with theVnext Fibre Cement Board range, GreenPro certified since 2014, offering eco-friendly alternatives to traditional climate-damaging construction materials such as plywood and gypsum. Under his leadership, Visaka Industries witnessed the introduction of groundbreaking innovations such as the Vnext Infill, a solid load-bearing wall alternative, and ATUM Solar Roof, an integrated solar roofing system that’s revolutionizing renewable technology.
Vamsi’s invention, apart from redefining conventional solar panels, has been patented in India, South Africa, and USA, surpassing energy behemoth Elon Musk’s Tesla to secure the coveted patent, making ATUM the world’s first and only Integrated Solar Roof. Gaddam's relentless pursuit of sustainability and innovation extends beyond the office and boardroom.
Through Vnext and ATUM, he has spearheaded initiatives that resulted in saving over 5 lakh trees, offsetting 1 lakh tons of CO2 emissions, and repurposing 175 million PET bottles. His commitment to an eco-conscious business approach has paved
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