Rajesh Krishnamurthy

Rajesh Krishnamurthy is a seasoned executive with extensive experience in the biotechnology and business sectors. He currently serves as the Chief Executive Officer and Chief Business Officer at Laurus Bio (formerly Richcore Lifesciences) since October 2010.12 Additionally, he holds the position of Managing Partner at Vivnova Ventures since April 2016.12

Rajesh's professional background includes:

1. Leadership roles at Laurus Bio:

   • Chief Executive Officer (October 2022 - Present)
   • Chief Business Officer (October 2010 - Present)

2. Managing Partner at Vivnova Ventures (April 2016 - Present)

3. Previous experience at Maritz:

   • Senior Director of Strategic Sales and Business Development (June 2004 - October 2009)
   • Senior Manager at Maritz Global Events (March 2000 - March 2003)

Rajesh holds an MBA from ISB, a collaborative program with Kellogg and Wharton. He also has advanced degrees in Environmental Engineering and Engineering from Texas Tech University and the University of Mysore, respectively.1

His expertise spans areas such as global business development, biotechnology, synthetic biology, precision fermentation, novel proteins, cell-based meat, environmental technology, and cleantech.2