A veteran of the pharmaceutical industry with over four decades of experience, he is widely recognized for building and scaling high-impact healthcare ventures. He was the Founder and Managing Director of Medreich Ltd., one of India’s leading CRAMs (Contract Research and Manufacturing Services) companies, which was successfully acquired by Japanese pharmaceutical giant Meiji Seika Pharma Co., Ltd.

Today, he serves as the Chairman of Lyrus Life Sciences, Stabicon Life Sciences, and Trust Chemists and Druggists, where he continues to drive innovation, regulatory excellence, and global expansion. His leadership blends deep industry insight with a proven ability to create value across regulated and emerging markets.

Hemanth is the Managing Director of Lyrus Life Sciences and Trust Chemists and Druggists, leading both ventures since their inception. With a strong vision for innovation and scalability, he has played a key role in building high-performance teams and driving growth across the pharmaceutical and retail healthcare sectors.

Previously, he was part of the senior management at Medreich Ltd., contributing to its evolution as a global CRAMs player. He holds a Master’s in Business Administration from the University of Wales, Cardiff, bringing strategic depth and international perspective to every venture he leads.

K. A. Cariappa is a seasoned retail and manufacturing professional with over 32 years of comprehensive industry experience. His expertise spans the full spectrum of retail operations — from front-end execution to back-end efficiency, and from merchandising strategy to cross-vertical management. Known for his deep operational insight and leadership acumen, he has consistently driven performance, innovation, and scalability in competitive markets.

He currently serves as the Chief Executive Officer at Trust Pharmacy, where he leads the organization's strategic growth, operational excellence, and customer-centric transformation.