ANCA appoints Raghavendra Koneri as new branch manager – India

By Staff Report July 25, 2025 6:15 pm IST

ANCA CNC Machines appoints Raghavendra Koneri as the new Branch Manager for India, effective July 1, 2025.

With over 17 years of experience in the industrial sector, Raghavendra brings a strong background in manufacturing, quality, machine building, application engineering, and sales. He has successfully led high-performing teams across Asia, driving revenue growth, expanding market share, and enhancing customer engagement through strategic leadership and commercial insight.

About Raghavendra Koneri

Raghavendra holds a Diploma and a B.Tech in Mechanical Engineering. He is recognised for his sense of responsibility, effective time management, and ability to juggle multiple priorities with ease.

Throughout his career, he has held key roles at 3M India Ltd, Kool Cut Technologies, Cobra Carbide (Ceratizit Group), and ANCA Machine Tools Pvt. Ltd., where he is currently employed. His two tenures at ANCA have provided him with in-depth knowledge of our operations and customer needs.

Raghavendra has travelled to more than 19 countries, gaining global exposure and industry insights. His technical expertise spans cutting tool manufacturing and applications, CNC grinding machine training, superabrasive grinding solutions, and robotics and automation.

“We are thrilled to welcome Raghavendra into this leadership role,” said Jake Farragher, General Manager – Asia. “His broad experience and global perspective make him well-positioned to lead our India operations into the next phase of growth.”