Mumbai: Advanta Seeds, a global agricultural seed company and part of the UPL Group, has announced the appointment of Rajan Gajaria as its Vice Chairman. This key leadership move underscores Advanta’s focus on accelerating strategic growth, innovation, and global market expansion.
Rajan Gajaria, who has served on the Boards of UPL SAS and Advanta for the past two years, brings over 30 years of global agri-industry experience, including a notable leadership tenure at Corteva Agriscience. His career spans diverse roles in corporate strategy, board leadership, M&A, and stakeholder value creation.
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In his new role, Rajan Gajaria will:
- Lead strategic initiatives and guide Advanta’s long-term vision
- Drive shareholder value through targeted investments and capital efficiency
- Spearhead inorganic growth via mergers and acquisitions
Support Advanta’s mission to create sustainable global agricultural impact
“We are delighted to welcome Rajan Gajaria as Vice Chairman of Advanta,” said Jai Shroff, Chairman & Group CEO, UPL. “His proven leadership and in-depth agricultural expertise will be vital as we unlock new growth avenues and enhance value for our stakeholders.”
Rajan expressed enthusiasm about his expanded role, stating, “Joining Advanta at this exciting stage presents a unique opportunity. I look forward to working with the leadership team to accelerate growth and amplify Advanta’s global impact.”
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Bhupen Dubey, CEO of Advanta, added, “Rajan’s appointment marks a pivotal milestone. His strategic vision and industry knowledge will be instrumental in advancing our innovation roadmap and expanding Advanta’s global footprint.”
With this appointment, Advanta reinforces its commitment to building a future-ready, high-performance leadership team as it navigates the evolving agri-tech landscape and scales its presence across emerging and developed markets.
