Godrej Agrovet Appoints Sunil Kataria as CEO & MD, Effective Sept 1

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Godrej Agrovet Limited has announced the appointment of Sunil Kataria as the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) and Managing Director (MD), effective September 1, 2025, for a tenure of five years. This appointment follows the cessation of Directorship of Balram Singh Yadav due to his superannuation from the company.

Sunil Kataria was appointed CEO and MD-designate of Godrej Agrovet in May 2025. He has over twenty years of experience in marketing, sales, and leadership roles with leading organizations like Marico Limited, Godrej Consumer Products Limited and Raymond Limited.

Nadir Godrej, Chairman and Managing Director of Godrej Industries Limited, said, "We are excited to welcome Sunil as he officially steps into the role of CEO and MD of Godrej Agrovet. With a wealth of experience in building businesses across challenging operational contexts, Sunil is aligned with our intent to scale up Godrej Agrovet's different businesses while prioritizing profitability and strengthening our brand offerings. I am sure that, under his leadership, Agrovet will further consolidate its position as India's trusted partner in agriculture and sustainability for all stakeholders."

Balram Singh Yadav, MD, Godrej Agrovet Limited (till August 2025), said, "Leading Godrej Agrovet and building it into a strong agri-business conglomerate has been the most rewarding chapters of my career. I am deeply grateful to the entire management and team of Godrej Agrovet along with our business partners and other stakeholders for the continuous learning and support. Their trust motivated us to deliver innovative product and services that empowered farmers enhance their productivity and enabled us to diversify into consumer-facing and CDMO businesses."

Sunil Kataria, CEO & MD, Godrej Agrovet Limited, said: "I look forward to lead Godrej Agrovet, a company with a strong foundation and legacy of impact. With each business at different stage of evolution, my priority would be to unlock the value across the portfolio by investing in capability building, strengthening the execution of our go-to-market strategy, and scaling up high-potential businesses. I am confident that with support of our team and stakeholders, Godrej Agrovet will continue to drive meaningful growth and create long-term value.”

Kataria's appointment marks the successful completion of a smooth leadership transition at Godrej Agrovet, reaffirming its commitment to driving innovation, advancing sustainability, and improving farmer livelihoods.