Hyderabad, Telangana, 1st of August, 2026 : Dr. Chikkala Venugopal Rao, Founder & CEO of Verch Consulting LLP, was conferred the prestigious Business Excellence Award by Shiv Pratap Shukla, Hon’ble Governor of Telangana, during the INDIA & ASIA Business Conclave 2026, held at HITEX Exhibition Centre, Hyderabad.
The award was presented in recognition of Dr. Venugopal Rao’s exceptional contributions to Human Resources, Executive Search, Leadership Consulting, and organisational development. Over the years, he has earned a distinguished reputation for providing strategic HR solutions and leadership hiring services to leading organisations across diverse industry sectors.

Speaking after receiving the award, Dr. Venugopal Rao expressed his heartfelt gratitude to the Hon’ble Governor and the organisers of the conclave. He dedicated the honour to his team, clients, and professional associates who have been instrumental in the remarkable growth of Verch Consulting LLP.
“This recognition inspires us to continue our mission of building stronger organisations through exceptional leadership and innovative HR practices. I sincerely thank our clients, partners, and well-wishers for their continued trust and support,” he said.
Founded with a vision to transform the talent acquisition landscape, Verch Consulting LLP has emerged as one of India’s leading Executive Search and HR Consulting firms. The organisation partners with businesses across sectors to identify leadership talent, provide HR advisory services, and develop future-ready organisations.
Apart from being an accomplished entrepreneur, Dr. Venugopal Rao is a noted HR thought leader, author, mentor, and speaker. Through his writings, leadership development initiatives, and mentoring programmes, he has contributed significantly to the advancement of the HR profession and the development of young professionals.
The Business Excellence Award at the INDIA & ASIA Business Conclave is another milestone in Dr. Venugopal Rao’s distinguished professional journey and reflects his continued commitment to excellence, innovation, and nation-building through people and leadership.

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