ANCA appoints Raghavendra Koneri as New Branch Manager – India

ANCA CNC Machines, a global leader in the design, manufacture, and service of advanced CNC grinding machines, announced the appointment of 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.

Throughout his career, Raghavendra 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 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.”