Trusted Productivity Advisory

Over 35 Years of Experience

Dr. Venki Padmanabhan brings over 35 years of global leadership experience, driving transformative initiatives that deliver sustainable profitability and growth for businesses. As a visionary leader, he has worked closely with founders, owners, and boards to craft and execute strategies that produce measurable results across diverse industries.

Dr. Padmanabhan has a proven track record of growing revenue by launching new products, entering new markets, increasing facility output, and building greenfield capacities. His focus on elevating quality standards and enhancing customer satisfaction has consistently raised the bar for excellence in every organization he serves.

With a keen eye for cost management, Dr. Padmanabhan has addressed material costs through innovative re-engineering, strategic supplier contracts, and low-cost sourcing. His expertise extends to improving labor efficiency and reducing the cost of poor quality through lean manufacturing practices, including standardization, problem-solving, and continuous improvement initiatives led from the shop floor.

A caring and candid communicator, Dr. Padmanabhan excels in building teams from the ground up. He has a unique ability to attract and align talent to core missions and values, fostering collaboration and agility. By teaching and inspiring executives, he empowers them to execute clear and focused business plans, driving sustainable success.

• Citizenship: US Citizen & Overseas Indian Citizen
• Education: Holds a Doctorate from IE
• Global Experience: Has Lived & Worked in the US, Germany, & India
• Industries Served: Automotive (OEM & Tier 1, Two-Wheeler & Four-Wheeler), Electronics, Mining, Electric Two-Wheeler Startups, & Venture Capital
• Companies Served: General Motors, DaimlerChrysler, Royal Enfield, English India Clays, Cyient, Ather, SMP, & Rehau

Dr. Venki Padmanabhan combines technical expertise, strategic vision, and a people-first approach to create value-driven transformations. His leadership has left an enduring impact on organizations across industries and continents.

Dr. Venki Padmanabhan is a seasoned leader with over 35 years of global experience driving sustainable growth and profitability across industries. He collaborates with founders, owners, and boards to deliver transformative strategies with measurable results.

Dr. Padmanabhan has a proven ability to:

• Boost revenue through new product launches, market expansion, and increased output.
• Develop greenfield capacities and raise quality standards, enhancing customer satisfaction.

Dr. Sridhar Ramamoorti, ACA, CPA/CITP/CFF/CGMA, CIA, CFE, CFSA, CGAP, CGFM, CRMA, CRP, MAFF, is an Associate Professor of Accounting at the University of Dayton, OH. To remain engaged with practice issues, he is affiliated as a principal with two productivity advisory firms, the Behavioral Forensics Group LLC, which provides fraud risk mitigation, detection, and investigation services, and GRC Metrix LLC, which provides internal audit, risk advisory, compliance, and governance productivity advisory services. Previously, he was an Associate Professor of Accounting and a Director of the Corporate Governance Center, Michael J. Coles College of Business, Kennesaw State University in Kennesaw, GA. His research interests span corporate governance, risk management, external and internal auditing, internal control, and forensic accounting. He is currently a Faculty Research Fellow with Financial Executives International (FEI).

Dr. Ramamoorti has a unique, blended academic-practitioner background with over 35 years of experience in academia, auditing, and productivity advisory. After finishing his Ph.D. from Ohio State University, he initially served on the accountancy faculty of the University of Illinois. Subsequently, he progressed successively as a principal with Andersen’s Professional Standards Group, National SOX Advisor for EY, and corporate governance partner with Grant Thornton, all in Chicago, IL. He briefly led the governance, risk, and compliance (GRC) professional services practice of Infogix, Inc. in Naperville, IL, prior to re-entering academia.

Our name reflects our mission. The name “Eucalyptus,” meaning “well-concealed” in Greek, was inspired by the protective cap (the operculum) that covers the sensitive male stamens until they are ready to burst forth into beautiful, tassel-like flowers. Rainbow Eucalyptus (Eucalyptus deglupta) sheds ribbons of bark in hues of blue, purple, orange, maroon, and green.

We embrace the power of unveiling hidden potential. Just as the tree’s protective bark gives way to revealing its brilliant hues, we help businesses uncover the strengths within their workforce to drive meaningful change.

As a productivity advisory company, we are rooted in the belief that manufacturing must evolve. Historically, workers were valued primarily for their muscle power—something modern machines now largely supplement. Yet, every worker also brings intellect, creativity, and heart to the table. When these human qualities are fully engaged, they can unlock untapped reserves of productivity and value.

We see manufacturing as more than a system of production—it’s a ministry that serves its people. By shifting focus toward the well-being of workers, businesses can create environments that foster time, love, health, and wealth for their teams. This approach doesn’t just benefit employees; it drives stable, sustainable, and exceptional returns for both labor and capital.

We aim to redefine productivity by developing a unified theory of work and life in manufacturing. We help businesses reimagine their operations from the perspective of their workforce, uncovering concealed opportunities for growth and profitability. Together, we reveal what’s possible when businesses and people thrive side by side.