JK Agri Genetics Appoints New Head of Supply Chain Management and Independent Director

JK Agri Genetics Ltd (JKAGL), a prominent player in the agri-input sector, has announced significant changes to its leadership team.

New Head of Supply Chain Management

JKAGL has appointed Shri Pradeepa Kumara Shetty as Head of Supply Chain Management. This appointment was approved by the company's Nomination and Remuneration Committee and Board of Directors. Shetty brings over 30 years of industry experience in supply chain, foundation, processing, and quality functions. He holds an MSc in Agriculture and a post-graduate diploma in Marketing Management.

Concurrently, Shri Ravi Chand Varma has ceased to be the Head of Supply Chain Management due to a change in his position within the company.

New Independent Director

In addition to the supply chain management changes, JKAGL has announced the appointment of Shri Pravinchandra Shivaram Dravid as an Independent Director to its Board. The appointment, set for a three-year term beginning October 23, 2025, is subject to shareholder approval at the upcoming Annual General Meeting.

Experienced Addition to the Board

Pravinchandra Dravid, aged 74, brings a wealth of experience to JKAGL's leadership team. With over five decades of expertise in managing seed and agri-input industries, Dravid is expected to contribute significantly to the company's strategic direction and growth.

Educational Background and Professional Experience

Dravid holds a B.Tech (Hon.) in Agricultural Engineering from IIT Kharagpur and has completed a Certificate Program for Management in Agriculture from IIM Ahmedabad. His extensive career spans various aspects of the agribusiness sector, including:

• Business planning
• Profitability management
• Sales and marketing
• Research and Development
• Production

Since October 2014, Dravid has been operating as a freelance consultant in the agribusiness sector, providing advisory services to clients in the seed and agri-input industries.

Current Board Positions

In addition to his new role at JK Agri Genetics, Dravid currently serves on the boards of:

• Vivanta Seeds Private Limited
• Doorstep Health Services Private Limited
• Basix Krishi Samruddhi Limited

Appointment Process and Compliance

The appointment of Shri Pravinchandra Shivaram Dravid was based on the recommendation of JKAGL's Nomination and Remuneration Committee and approved by the Board of Directors. Dravid has confirmed his independence as per Section 149 of the Companies Act 2013 and Regulation 16 of the Listing Regulations. He has also declared that he is not related to any director of the company and has not been debarred or disqualified from holding the office of director by any order of SEBI or any other statutory authority.

These appointments signal JKAGL's commitment to strengthening its leadership team and enhancing its expertise in the agri-input sector.