Ramesh is a Bachelor of Engineering from National Institute of Technology, Suratkal, Karnataka and a Post Graduate Diploma in International Management from International Management Institute (IMI), New Delhi. He has also participated in Leadership Programs at IMD, Geneva and at Indian Institute of Management, Ahmedabad.

During the period 1986 – 2012, Ramesh worked with leading Indian and multinational organizations across FMCG, Building Products, Telecom, HR Services, Retail and Tractor industries. He has contributed in key Sales & Distribution, General Management and Leadership roles in companies such as Marico Ltd. (Head – National Sales), Adecco India (COO – India), Vodafone (Head-Sales & Mktg), Tractors & Farm Equipment Ltd (Head – Sales & Mktg). and International Tractors Ltd (CEO).