Leadership

About Our Founder

Kirthi Chilukuri

FOUNDER AND CEO

 

Based out of Hyderabad, Stonecraft Group Founder Kirthi Chilukuri is a real estate developer, visionary, investor, and environmentalist. With an experience of over 17 years in the realty business, Mr. Chilukuri has built a stellar reputation by selling over a million square yards of residential property and establishing a customer base of more than 3,000 families. Mr. Chilukuri has been the company’s Founder and MD since 2013. Since then, he has been on a mission to bring luxury to every project while respecting the environment. Mr. Chilukuri is an avid advocate of biophilic infrastructure, which integrates a deep connection with nature into modern life. He seeks to elevate families’ living experiences and lifestyles through sustainable, earth-friendly initiatives combined with state-of-the-art technology.

"My worldview is that humans need convivial conservation based on the understanding that our lifestyle choices impact the world around us. I am a staunch advocate of biophilic urbanism—an approach to living that focuses on the human connection to the natural world. We need stable human habitats that heal the environment over time, not harm it."

Our Leadership

Sreedhar Challa

FINANCIAL CONTROLLER

 

Sreedhar Challa is a financial professional with experience in Non-Banking Financial services, Stock broking, Investment banking, Asset management, Corporate Advisory and Wealth Management/Private Banking Services. He has expertise in various areas of Financial services, legal & company affairs spread over more than 28 years of diversified corporate experience apart from being on various Boards as Independent Director. Among his academic accomplishments include an MBA, MFT, LLB, Pre-qualification as Company Secretary and PGPMAX from ISB and business programs from FDC-Brazil, Wharton and Kellogg and capital market related certifications.

Ken Udai Sagar

CHIEF ADVISOR

 

Ken Udai Sagar brings over 35 years of unparalleled experience to Stonecraft Group, marked by a distinguished career in international diplomacy and commerce.  Currently, he holds a position as an Honorary Consul for the Embassy of Israel—AP and Telangana and has also been President of the Indo-Israel Chamber of Commerce and Industry, for the last 15 years. He has been awarded by the Deputy Prime Minister of Israel for promoting bilateral trade between India and Israel. Academic achievements include a Bachelor’s in Commerce, an MBA in Finance from Bombay University and a Master’s in International Trade from Columbia, USA. Through his leadership at Stonecraft, Ken is poised to further elevate the company’s image, particularly in nurturing relationships and opportunities that align with sustainable growth and global partnerships.

Dr. Radhakishore Pandrangi

ADVISOR

 

Dr. Radhakishore is a seasoned trade, business promotion, and policy development leader with nearly three decades of experience. Currently, Dr. Radhakishore is the Chief Executive of Hathors Infrastructure Pvt Ltd and Oriental Skills and Safety Pvt Ltd, while being on the board  of directors of Centillion Networks Pvt Ltd, HC Robotics Pvt Ltd, and the not-for-profit Optimal Skills and Solutions Foundation. Dr. Radhakishore is instrumental in getting several firms to come and invest in India, especially in the combined state of Andhra Pradesh. Previously, as a Senior Commercial Specialist for the US Department of Commerce (2000-2013), Dr. Radhakishore played a pivotal role in fostering US-India trade relations and establishing the US Consulate in Hyderabad. Prominent leaders, including US President George Bush have lauded his contributions.

Phani Sripada

ADVISOR

 

Phani Sripada is a seasoned information security leader with deep expertise in safeguarding critical data and systems. He recently served as the Chief Information Security Officer (CISO) at Gavi, the Vaccine Alliance, where he led the development and implementation of security strategies, ensuring regulatory compliance and enhancing the organization’s security posture. Before joining Gavi, Phani was the Information Security Officer at J.P. Morgan Private Bank, where he managed security operations, governance, and awareness programs for the global wealth management sector. His work in these roles equipped him with a comprehensive understanding of leadership, business development, and networking with CXOs, as well as expertise in network security, data privacy, and ISO 27001 auditing.