GVS Rao has over 30 years of experience in marketing and business development roles. He has worked in pharmaceutical, engineering, construction, and education industries. Some of the companies he has worked for include Alkem Labs, Vam Group, Ch2Mhill, MB Group, and ANC Holdings. He holds a PG D in HR and Marketing from Osmania University and an MBA in Global Management from Kellogg Business School. Currently, he works as a consultant in education, helping universities with student selection, seminars, workshops, and ISO certifications. He also teaches various marketing and management courses at the undergraduate and graduate levels.