Murthy Kotra
About Murthy Kotra
Murthy Kotra is the Head of IP Strategy & Benchmarking at Aditya Birla Group in Mumbai, India, with a diverse background in intellectual property management and extensive academic qualifications in Organic Chemistry, Law, and Knowledge Management.
Current Role at Aditya Birla Group
Murthy Kotra currently serves as the Head of IP Strategy & Benchmarking at Aditya Birla Group in the Mumbai Area, India. In this role, which he has held since August 2012, he leads the development and execution of intellectual property strategies and performance benchmarks for the company.
Previous Experience at Dow Chemical
Prior to his tenure at Aditya Birla Group, Murthy Kotra worked for Dow Chemical as an IC-Manager from 2007 to 2012. During his 5 years at Dow Chemical, he contributed significantly to the management of the company's intellectual capital.
Career at Orchid and Dr. Reddy's Foundation
Before joining Dow Chemical, Murthy Kotra held the position of IPM at Orchid in Hyderabad, Telangana, India, where he worked from 2004 to 2006. Additionally, he served as a Senior Research Associate at Dr. Reddy's Foundation from 1995 to 2004, focusing extensively on research and development over a span of 9 years.
Educational Background and Expertise
Murthy Kotra has a diverse educational background. He earned a Ph.D. in Organic Chemistry from Jawaharlal Nehru Technological University in 2015 and completed a Master's degree in Organic Chemistry from the National Institute of Technology Warangal in 1995. He also holds a Bachelor's Degree in Law (LLB) from Osmania University, which he obtained in 2010. In 2015, he completed an Executive Education Program in Knowledge Management at the Indian Institute of Management Ahmedabad.