The Board of Directors at Rallis India Ltd, a prominent agri-inputs company, has appointed Dr. Gyanendra Shukla as the managing director and chief executive officer, effective from April 1, 2024, for a tenure of five years. Dr. Shukla will succeed Sanjiv Lal, whose term concludes on March 31, 2024.
Dr. Gyanendra Shukla brings over thirty-four years of extensive experience in the crop protection and seed sector, with leadership roles spanning India, Asia-Pacific, and Africa. His career has encompassed various senior positions in commercial, sales, corporate affairs, technology development, and regulatory affairs, including significant tenure at Monsanto where he held global leadership responsibilities for over twenty years.
Under Dr. Shukla’s leadership, Rallis aims to continue its transformative journey in serving farmers through scientific advancements. The company plans to expand and diversify its product portfolio, emphasizing sustainable agriculture practices.
As reported by Business Standard, the expansion will be facilitated by strengthening existing customer relationships and fostering new partnerships with global agrochemical companies, thus contributing to the advancement of sustainable agriculture initiatives.
