A former banker in London and graduate of business management and engineering, he is a native of Kurnool in Andhra Pradesh and hails from a reputed business family.
In addition, APEDA also conducts international Buyer Seller Meets, Virtual trade fairs with importing countries to promote agricultural and processed food products.
The sources said that in-house deliberations have already begun but the final decision would be taken only after seeking the approval of the prime minister.