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G V Sanjay Reddy Biography: Age, Career, Family and More

F4U Editorial Desk • Updated October 4, 2026 • 6 min read

Quick Info

Date of birth18 November 1964

Age56 Years (as of 2021)

BirthplaceChennai

ProfessionEntrepreneur

NationalityIndian

Marital statusMarried

SpouseAparna aka "Pinky" Reddy

FamilySon - GV Keshav Reddy; Daughter - Mallika Reddy Indukuri

G V Sanjay Reddy Biography

G V Sanjay Reddy is an Indian entrepreneur and business leader known for his role as Vice Chairman of GVK and for building major airport projects, founding

Early life and background
G V Sanjay Reddy was born on 18 November 1964 in Chennai and is originally from Hyderabad. He completed a bachelor’s degree in industrial engineering and went on to earn an MBA. His formal education includes time at Purdue University and the University of Michigan, Ann Arbor.

Career
Sanjay Reddy has built a multifaceted career across infrastructure, airports, energy, hospitality, life sciences and real estate. He is best known for his role as Vice Chairman of GVK, where he contributed to the development and transformation of major airport assets, including Mumbai International Airport (2006–2021) and Bengaluru International Airport (2009–2017).

In 2001 he founded a contract research and development organization that later became known as Aragen Life Sciences. That enterprise grew into a large research services company employing more than 2,500 scientists and providing scalable processes and facilities to global clients.

In 2016 he launched Excelra Knowledge Solutions Pvt. Ltd., an informatics and analytics company focused on life sciences. Excelra applies data, technology and domain expertise to support drug discovery and development, including AI/ML-enabled discovery engines, pharmacology and medicinal chemistry workflows, and cloud strategies for governance and visualization. The company has served over 90 customers, including many leading pharmaceutical firms in India.

Beyond business ventures, Reddy has helped oversee GVK EMRI 108, a large public-private emergency medical services program operating across multiple Indian states and union territories. That service employs tens of thousands of staff and has provided emergency assistance to hundreds of millions of people.

Public profile
Reddy has been active in academic and industry advisory roles. He serves on the Purdue-India Executive Council and is a member of the Advisory Board at the Stephen M. Ross School of Business, University of Michigan. He has also held leadership positions in the Confederation of Indian Industry, including chairmanships for its Southern Region Council and Infrastructure Council. His professional memberships include the Young Presidents’ Organization and the Chief Executives Organization.

He has received numerous recognitions for his contributions. Honors cited in his career include selection as a Young Global Leader by the World Economic Forum in 2007, awards for his work on the Mumbai airport terminal, and industry and leadership awards from organizations such as AIMA and various travel and media groups. He has also been invited to deliver commencement addresses and keynote speeches at his alma maters.

Personal life
Reddy is married to Aparna “Pinky” Reddy. The couple have two children: a son, GV Keshav Reddy, and a daughter, Mallika Reddy Indukuri. His parents are Dr. GV Krishna Reddy and Indira Reddy. He practices Hinduism and his zodiac sign is Scorpio.

Interests and activities
An avid sportsman and art collector, Reddy enjoys participating in marathons, playing golf and pursuing adventure sports. He began running half marathons in 2015 and completed six of the world’s major marathons, including Berlin, London, New York, Boston, Tokyo and Chicago. His first full marathon was in Berlin in September 2017, followed by races in London, New York and Boston.

Reddy is also involved with cultural institutions and serves on the board of a museum of Indian art, reflecting his interest in art and design that has influenced projects such as the redesign of Mumbai’s Terminal 2.

Latest updates
In recent years he has been recognized by his alma mater and industry peers: he delivered commencement addresses and received alumni awards, and continues to be involved in the leadership and strategic direction of the companies and initiatives he helped create.

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Recent Work

Aragen Life Sciences (founder)

Founded a contract research and development organization (originally GVK Biosciences) that grew into a large life‑sciences services company with over 2,500 scientists.

2001
Excelra Knowledge Solutions (founder)

Established an informatics and analytics company providing AI/ML‑enabled discovery engines, data governance and domain expertise to support drug discovery and life‑sciences customers.

2016
GVK EMRI 108 (supporting leadership)

Provided assistance to the large public‑private emergency medical services program operating across multiple states and union territories.

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Career Highlights

  1. Vice Chairman of GVK
  2. Led development of Mumbai and Bengaluru international airports
  3. Founded GVK Biosciences (now Aragen Life Sciences)
  4. Founded Excelra Knowledge Solutions
  5. Appointed Young Global Leader by the World Economic Forum (2007)
  6. Served on Purdue‑India Executive Council and University of Michigan Ross Advisory Board
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Frequently Asked Questions

When was G V Sanjay Reddy born?

18 November 1964

What is G V Sanjay Reddy known for?

Entrepreneur

What is G V Sanjay Reddy’s marital status?

Married

Who is G V Sanjay Reddy married to?

Aparna aka "Pinky" Reddy