Our Leadership Team
Our leadership team is united by a common goal: to build a world-class business that delivers clean energy solutions people can trust. They bring deep technical expertise, bold thinking, and a relentless commitment to making a difference.
Tom Flack
Board Member & Chief Executive Officer, Agratas
Bangalore, India | Joined August 2023
Tom brings more than 30 years of diverse experience spanning academic research, industry consortia, and engineering startups, along with over 20 years of leadership roles within major automotive OEMs.
Chinappa M B (Chini)
Chief Financial Officer, Agratas
Bangalore, India | Joined May 2024
Chini joined Agratas after spending over 25 years at Biocon, where he led multiple global transactions, acquisitions, and IPOs. He brings a wealth of experience in building financial ecosystems equipped for scale and has established a finance function at Agratas that is digital-first, resilient, and future-ready.
Karthik Selvan
Chief Procurement Officer, Agratas
Bangalore, India | Joined November 2024
Karthik has over 20 years of experience in global sourcing and supply chain strategy. Previously with Dana Incorporated, a leading company in drivetrain and e-propulsion systems, he now leads Agratas’ procurement efforts with a strong focus on resilience, cost optimisation, and ethical sourcing, in line with the company’s global growth ambitions.
Maya John
Chief Human Resources Officer, Agratas
Bangalore, India | Joined July 2025
Maya has over two decades of experience in people strategy and organisation building, Maya will be responsible for leading Agratas’ people and culture charter. She will focus on nurturing a talent-first organisation rooted in the company’s core behaviours of curiosity, ownership, and care.
Patrick Hurley
Chief Technology Officer, Agratas
Boston, US | Joined July 2024
Patrick has over 25 years of experience in the energy and battery industry. A veteran of A123 Systems and Johnson Controls, and holding a PhD in Inorganic Chemistry, he specialises in LFP and NMC chemistries. Patrick directs the company’s product roadmap and is spearheading its global innovation ecosystem.
Penchala Kankanala (KP)
Chief Operating Officer, Agratas
California, US | Joined September 2024
KP has more than two decades of global experience across Tesla, Apple, and Applied Materials. With deep expertise in LFP, LFMP, NMC, and solid-state battery manufacturing processes, he is driving Agratas’ global scale-up with a sharp focus on safety, quality, and end-to-end sustainability.
Sreeji Kumar
Chief Digital & Information Officer, Agratas
Bangalore, India | Joined June 2024
Sreeji has over 25 years of extensive experience in spearheading greenfield and digital transformations for renowned global firms, such as Stellantis and Honeywell. He is driving a digital-first approach at Agratas, implementing best-in-class enterprise systems, R&D management systems, leveraging data and AI to enhance manufacturing processes, and fostering enterprise-wide digital innovations.