V.K. Talithaya hails from Vorkady near Manjeshwara in Kasaragod taluk. After his schooling in his village he pursued his education at Mangalore, Chennai and Kolkotta. In his more than four decades of service he served both in public and private sector organizations like SAIL, Deccan Herald, BEL, MRPL and as CEO of one of the world’s largest scented candle factories at Mangalore. Consultative decision making, ethical concern, pursuit of perfection and values in whatever he does is reflected in his personality.
Human Resource Development, communication, interpersonal relations are areas of his interest. Finding simple ways of practicing what he reads, hears and sees is his passion. He can be contacted at vktalithaya@yahoo.com