Mr. Vimal Kumar
Managing Director, Best Agrolife Ltd, Holding Company

A true visionary and a passionate entrepreneur, Mr Vimal Alawadhi is an eminent personality with vast and rich experience in the Agrochemicals Industry. He oversees strategy, management, development, and integration of the company policies. With Best Agrolife he is pioneering endeavors to provide farmers with safe agrochemical products at economical prices. He has been Interviewed by international magazines from “African Farming and Food Processing” to the publication Agro Pages, where he spoke on the “Taking Indian Brands and Leaders. Strides towards Make in India”. In the 2018 edition of India Suppliers Guide, Mr. Vimal’s views were published as “An Agrochemical Perspective from India”. In 2019, he was featured in the Forbes India magazine & in 2022 featured in Fortune India magazine.

Mr. Pramod Narayan Karlekar
Chief Managing Director, Best Crop Science Pvt Ltd

A Chemical Engineer from UDCT- one of the top Indian Institute for Chemical Technology and a Management Graduate from Mumbai University, he has a diverse and rich professional background. He has been associated at the apex level with reputed organizations such as -Rallis India Ltd as President Technology, thereafter worked at leadership levels including as President of the Agrochemical division of Atul Ltd, as COO of Deepak Nitrite Ltd., as Managing Director of Cheminova India Ltd from 2008 and subsequently as its President international region comprising of Asia-Pacific, Africa, Middle East. Later on, post-global acquisition of Cheminova by FMC corp (USA), he assumed the position of country head for FMC India. In these assignments, he worked on strategic areas such as mergers and acquisitions and global business development etc.

Mr. Balavenkatarama Prasad Suryadevara
Executive Director, BAL, Holding Company

A business leader with an excellent track record across leading companies Mr. Balavenkatarama Prasad Suryadevara has been associated at the apex level with several reputed organizations such as Adama India Pvt Ltd. An Agri graduate from Kanpur University Mr. Balavenkatarama Prasad Suryadevara comes with more than 40 years of substantial experience in the chemical industry. As a Founder member and Director of the Board of Adama India Pvt Ltd. Since 2009, he has delivered significant portfolio and organizational change as part of transforming it into a more focused, growth-driven and sustainable business.

Prior to joining Adama India Pvt Ltd in 2009, Mr. Balavenkatarama Prasad Suryadevara worked for Nagarjuna Group (Fertilizers & Pesticides) for more than two decades (1986-2009). With his analytical and strategic mindset and his ability to turn challenges into great success, Mr. Balavenkatarama Prasad Suryadevara took Nagarjuna Agrichem & Adama to new heights and turned them into high-revenue-earning companies.

Mr. Satish Malhotra
Executive Director, Sudarshan

Mr. Satish Malhotra, a veteran in the agrochemical industry since 1984, holds a BSc in Agriculture and is an active farmer. With extensive experience in the field, he has played a pivotal role in advancing crop protection and productivity. His deep understanding of both agrochemical solutions and practical farming challenges informs his approach to developing effective agricultural products. Mr. Malhotra is committed to enhancing agricultural practices and supporting the farming community through practica solutions and active engagement. His leadership reflects a dedication to excellence and a profound connection with the agricultural sector.

Mr. Surinder Mattoo
Business Head - North & Central, Sudarshan

Mr Surinder Mattoo (Business Head- North & Central, Sudarshan): Surinder Mattoo is a seasoned marketing and sales professional with 35+ years of experience in the agrochemical and seeds industries. He is known for driving B2B and B2C business growth, expanding PAN India operations, and achieving significant revenue increases. He excels in profit center management, strategic planning, and market expansion, with a strong focus on building productive partnerships and enhancing operational performance. A customer-centric leader, Mr Mattoo has a proven track record of fostering strong relationships with clients and stakeholders, leading high-performance teams, and delivering top-line and bottom-line impact. As the Business Head - North & Centra at Best Agrolife ltdl, he has a proven track record of driving business growth through strategic sales and marketing initiatives, expanding market reach, and achieving significant revenue increases across India. Known for his leadership in profit center management and business development, Mr. Mattoo has successfully led high-performance teams of several leading agrochemical companies like UPL, Gharda, Bharat Insecticides, Krishi Rasayan Exports, and Bio Trends India Pvt Ltd.