PRABHAKAR KADAVASAl (‘PK’)

Prabhakar Kadavsal (‘PK’) comes from a lineage of entrepreneurs, carrying on his father’s legacy as a leader in chemical manufacturing and real estate in southeast India. PK is the managing director for Swathi Organics and Specialties, a zero-pollutant chemical plant, and managing partner for Swathi Builders. PK believes entrepreneurs play a critical role in moving the world toward sustainable innovation, inclusive growth, and solutions that address local and global challenges.  

PK joined EO in 2010, inspired by his older brother, Sudhakar Kadavasal (EO Dubai), whose example he followed when entering into chapter, regional, and global EO leadership. PK served EO Chennai as Learning Chair and Chapter President (FY2018/19). He served two years as the South Asia Regional Chair (2023-25) for EO, after serving as an Area Director from 2020-23. In December 2024, PK was elected and ratified by the full membership to serve a four-year term on EO’s Global Board of Directors, beginning July 2025. 

Outside of work, PK enjoys connecting with others and experiencing their cultures through food and storytelling. He has brought that sense of inclusivity and learning across borders to EO, focusing on increasing diversity and strengthening the leadership pipeline in his region. A former Member Engagement Chair, PK created mentorship and personal development systems that have been widely adopted across EO chapters.  

PK holds a bachelor’s degree from Vivekananda College (Chennai) and an MBA in finance from the Sellinger School of Business (Baltimore, USA). He resides in Chennai with his wife, Charanya, and their two sons.