Anantha Govardhan Reddibattuni is a distinguished Mechanical Engineer and quality management expert with nearly four decades of experience in Quality Management, Statistical Quality Control, Total Quality Management (TQM), and Six Sigma. After beginning his career in the private sector, he transitioned to public service, where he has made significant contributions to India’s defence quality assurance ecosystem.

He currently serves as Additional Director General (Radars and Missile Systems) in the Defence Quality Assurance Service (DQAS), Government of India, and is set to retire in May 2026. Throughout his career, he has played a pivotal role in the quality assurance and indigenization of critical defence systems, including missile programs, military hardware, and lithium battery technologies.

A passionate educator and mentor, Mr. Reddibattuni has taught quality management and Six Sigma at premier institutions across India and served as Senior Faculty and Director at the Defence Institute of Quality Assurance, Bengaluru. He is also a certified SQC professional and a dedicated yoga teacher, reflecting his commitment to both professional excellence and personal well-being.