MANAGEMENT
Harikrishna Pothina - Managing Director
Harikrishna Pothina is Masters in Biotechnology (M.Sc. Biotech) from Tamil Nadu. After his post-graduation, he was selected for BITP (Biotech industrial training program) organized by BCIL (Biotech Consortium India Ltd), New Delhi sponsored by DBT (Dept of Biotechnology) Govt. of India. Mr. Harikrishna has worked in private limited companies in Andhra Pradesh and Maharastra as production manager and plant in-charge in Tissue culture production facilities. He has worked for many pilot-scale labs as a consultant in establishing TC labs.
- Attended many national and international seminars and workshops related to plant Biotechnology
- Undergone training for 15 days in NRCB (National Research Centre for Banana) a unit of ICAR New Delhi on Virus indexing & production of healthy plant material of TC Banana
- Given training sessions for state and intrastate university students and Universities
- Developed new protocols for medicinal and forestry plants in Micro propagation technology
- Established new and fast technology for Initiation, Multiplication and Rooting protocols for TC Banana and Teak
Sri Harikrishna's Vision
- Supply quality elite Banana saplings to farmers for higher yields.
- To supply virus and disease free plants to farmers by doing virus indexing and Batch certification from Govt testing centres (DBT acritted labs)
- Vision to double the farmers income by giving export quality plants.
- Vision to grow microsun as the India’s biggest supplier of TC Banana plans in next 5 years.
Sumalatha Pothina
Co-founder & Director of Finance and Administration
Mrs. Sumalatha Pothina is the co-founder and Director of Finance and Administration at Microsun Bio Plants, where she plays a pivotal role in driving the company’s strategic growth and operational efficiency. With an MBA in Finance from the esteemed Osmania University in Hyderabad, Mrs. Pothina brings extensive expertise in financial management and organizational leadership.
In her capacity as Director of Finance, she oversees all financial operations, including budgeting, financial planning, reporting, and ensuring the company’s financial stability. Her leadership in this area ensures that Microsun Bio Plants maintains sound financial practices, enabling the organization to achieve sustainable growth and operational excellence.
Additionally, Mrs. Pothina provides overarching supervision of the company’s day-to-day administration. Her hands-on approach to managing operational workflows and ensuring organizational alignment is critical to the company’s continuous improvement and efficiency.
Her commitment, financial acumen, and leadership have been instrumental in Microsun Bio Plants’ success and ongoing development.