Hyderabad, Telangana, India, January 2026 – Chakravarthy (Chakri) Aravapalli has taken on the role of Vice President – IT&D, ERP & Center Head, Hyderabad Hub at Reckitt, where he will lead enterprise digital platforms, ERP transformation and global hub operations in Hyderabad, strengthening Reckitt’s digital backbone across global markets.
Chakravarthy Aravapalli has been associated with Reckitt for nearly eight years, progressively building and leading large-scale digital, ERP and global hub operations. Prior to his current appointment, he served as Center Head – Global Hub, Hyderabad, where he played a pivotal role in strengthening Reckitt’s Hyderabad global hub, scaling digital delivery capabilities and leading enterprise platforms transformation initiatives.
Before that, he held multiple senior technology leadership roles within Reckitt, including Regional CIO (ASEAN & EU) – Mead Johnson Nutrition, IT Director – Enterprise Products & Platforms, IT Director – SAP, and Senior IS Manager, leading large multi-country SAP, ERP modernization, and digital platform programs.
Earlier in his career, Chakravarthy built strong enterprise technology consulting credentials with organizations such as Techwave, itelligence, IBM, Wipro, Infosys, and Zensar Technologies, delivering SAP and enterprise systems transformation for major global brands including Mead Johnson Nutrition, Caterpillar, Kellogg’s, ITC, GOJO Industries, Johnsonville Foods, Sauder Woodworking, and Syngenta.
About Reckitt
Reckitt is a global leader in hygiene, health and nutrition, driven by its purpose to protect, heal and nurture in the relentless pursuit of a cleaner, healthier world. With iconic brands such as Dettol, Durex, Lysol, Harpic, Gaviscon, Strepsils, Enfamil and Finish, Reckitt serves consumers across more than 180 countries.
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