Foundation for Democratic Reforms
Venkat Akkineni has extensive experience spanning several decades across various leadership roles in the film and media, manufacturing, and health sectors. Currently, Venkat serves as a Board Member and Advisor at Annapurna College of Film and Media since January 2011 and as Managing Director at Alufluoride Ltd since June 2007, a company specializing in aluminium fluoride production. Additionally, Venkat is a Partner at Akkineni Procare, distributing orthopaedic implants, and serves as Chairman of Annapurna Studios Private Limited, a prominent service provider in live-action filmmaking that has produced over 25 films. Venkat has been involved with the Foundation for Democratic Reforms as a Board Member since April 1998, focusing on media campaigns. Venkat's earlier role as Managing Partner at Annapurna Studios - India from September 1977 to July 2002 also contributed to a significant body of work in motion picture production. Academic qualifications include an MBA in Finance from the University of Wisconsin and a Bachelor's degree in Economics from Loyola College, Chennai.
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Foundation for Democratic Reforms
FDR is a leading think tank and research-resource center for promoting democratic institutions and formulating fundamental reforms in democratic and governance spheres and in critical areas of public policy. FDR is actively engaged in informed advocacy of comprehensive electoral reforms, strengthening citizen-centered governance and public policy, empowerment of local governments, judicial and police reforms and instruments of transparency and accountability.