Guided by Vision. Grounded in Execution.
Commercial leadership at Granules brings together deep pharmaceutical expertise and a forward-looking perspective to navigate a dynamic healthcare landscape. The focus is on strengthening capability, advancing innovation, and ensuring reliable delivery of high-quality medicines across the U.S. market.
With a balance of strategic vision and operational discipline, the leadership team shapes decisions that support sustainable growth and long-term value creation. Their approach emphasizes clarity, accountability, and consistent execution across all areas of the organization.
Vijay Ramanavarapu
President
As President of Granules USA and Granules Pharmaceuticals Inc., Vijay Ramanavarapu oversees commercial and operational activities across North America, including API and finished dosage businesses and U.S. operations at GPI.
Over the course of his career at Granules, he has held leadership roles spanning supply chain, investor relations, and business operations across India and China. Prior to joining Granules, Vijay worked as an investment banking analyst in California.
Education: B.A. in Political Science, The Ohio State University; B.B.A. in Finance, The Ohio State University Fisher College of Business; MBA, University of Michigan Stephen M. Ross School of Business.
David Rekenthaler
Chief Commercial Officer
David Rekenthaler leads commercial activities for Granules Pharmaceuticals Inc. across North America, with responsibility for commercial strategy, sales execution, and business development.
He brings extensive leadership experience across retail, wholesale, distribution, and managed care channels. Before joining Granules, David served as Chief Revenue Officer at GSMS, Inc. and previously held senior commercial leadership roles at Teva Pharmaceuticals and Apotex Pharmaceuticals.
Education: B.A. in International Studies, George Mason University; MBA, University of California Irvine Paul Merage School of Business; Veteran, U.S. Army.
Myrna Padilla
Vice President, Commercial Operations
Myrna Padilla oversees Commercial Analytics, Contracts, Pricing, and Customer Service operations across North America for Granules Pharmaceuticals Inc.
With deep expertise in pricing strategy and contract negotiations across both branded and generic pharmaceuticals, she has built a strong track record of operational and commercial leadership. Prior to joining Granules, Myrna held senior leadership roles at Bavarian Nordic Inc., Apotex Pharmaceuticals, and Ivax Pharmaceuticals.
Education: Bachelor of Science in Health Care Administration, Florida International University.
Brad Larson
Vice President, Sales and Marketing for Consumer Products
Brad Larson leads Sales & Marketing, bringing more than 20 years of experience in the healthcare products industry, including leadership roles at Capsugel, ACG North America, and PL Developments.
Most recently, he served for 11 years as Vice President of Sales at PL Developments, where he led the private label OTC sales organization and built strong relationships with major U.S. retailers and broker partners. He is recognized as a proven commercial leader with deep industry expertise.
Education: MBA, Marketing, Miami University, Oxford, Ohio; Bachelor of Science in Chemistry, University of Cincinnati, Ohio.
Dena Mando
Senior Director, National Accounts
With more than two decades of experience in generic pharmaceuticals, Dena Mando leads national account strategy across wholesale, distributor, chain retail, and GPO channels.
Her work focuses on building trusted partnerships, ensuring reliable supply, and supporting long-term customer success. Prior to joining Granules Pharmaceuticals Inc., Dena served as Vice President of Sales & Marketing at Bayshore Pharmaceuticals and spent more than 15 years managing generic formulary operations at H.D. Smith.
Jon Stafford
Senior Director, National Accounts
Jon Stafford brings more than 25 years of pharmaceutical industry experience spanning both customer-facing and commercial operations roles.
At Granules Pharmaceuticals Inc., he manages strategic customer relationships and national account partnerships across North America. His broad industry perspective and collaborative approach help strengthen partnerships and drive commercial growth.
Education: B.B.A. in Marketing, Western Michigan University.
Jenn Noakes
Senior Director Sales, Consumer Products
Jenn Noakes supports national retail customers through strategic product development and growth initiatives across the consumer products business.
Combining operational expertise with commercial strategy, she has guided products from concept through commercialization across major retail channels. Prior to joining Granules, Jenn held leadership roles across supply chain, operations, and sales within the consumer packaged goods industry.
Education: Degrees in Marketing and Supply Chain Management, Western Illinois University; MBA, Missouri Baptist University.
Kari McGovern
Director Sales, Consumer Products
Kari McGovern oversees sales execution and strategic growth initiatives for Granules Consumer Health across North America.
She brings more than 15 years of experience in private label health and beauty categories, with a strong concentration in OTC products. Before joining Granules, Kari held multiple roles at Daymon, a leading private label sales and marketing organization.
Education: B.A. in Corporate Communications.
