G. Raghavendra Rao assumed charge as Director (Technical) of Bharat Dynamics Limited, a Hyderabad based Mini-Ratna Company under the Ministry of Defence, Government of India. Prior to his present appointment, he served as the general Manager of Bharat Electronics Limited (BEL), Hyderabad Unit.
A mechanical engineer from Osmania University and a gold medalist in MBA from Institute of Public Enterprise, Hyderabad, Raghavendra Rao has served in various capacities at Bengaluru and Hyderabad.