Sunil Kataria Appointed as CEO & Managing Director of Godrej Agrovet

Effective Date: September 1, 2025

Mumbai, India: Godrej Agrovet Limited (GAVL), a leading diversified agri-business company, has officially announced the appointment of Sunil Kataria as its new Chief Executive Officer (CEO) and Managing Director (MD), effective September 1, 2025. The appointment is for a term of five years and marks a significant leadership transition at the company.

Leadership Transition: Kataria succeeds Balram Singh Yadav, who successfully steered the company for decades before his retirement. The transition had been in motion since May 2025 when Kataria was designated CEO & MD-in-waiting, ensuring a smooth handover of responsibilities.

Professional Background: Sunil Kataria brings with him over two decades of diverse leadership experience across industries such as consumer goods, personal care, and retail. He has previously held senior leadership positions at Marico, Godrej Consumer Products Ltd (GCPL), and Raymond. Known for building strong brands, driving profitable growth, and scaling businesses globally, Kataria is widely respected in the FMCG and agri-inputs ecosystem.

Strategic Vision: In his new role, Kataria will focus on unlocking the next phase of growth for Godrej Agrovet. His priorities include:

• Capability Building: Strengthening internal systems and talent development across verticals.
• Go-to-Market Strategies: Driving sharper execution and market penetration in both urban and rural India.
• Scaling High-Potential Businesses: Expanding in segments such as animal feed, dairy, crop protection, poultry, oil palm, and value-added foods.
• Sustainability and Farmer Focus: Reinforcing the company’s mission to improve farmer livelihoods and support sustainable agriculture practices.

Board’s Confidence: Commenting on the appointment, Nadir Godrej, Chairman of Godrej Industries, expressed confidence that Kataria’s proven leadership capabilities align with the company’s long-term growth ambitions. He highlighted that Kataria’s strategic mindset and execution excellence will help Agrovet strengthen profitability and achieve sustainable scale in a competitive agri-business environment.

Industry Significance: Godrej Agrovet operates in critical sectors of Indian agriculture, including animal feed, oil palm plantations, crop protection chemicals, dairy, and poultry. With the Indian agri-business landscape undergoing rapid transformation driven by technology, innovation, and sustainability goals, Kataria’s leadership is expected to play a pivotal role in shaping the company’s future trajectory.

Outlook: As he assumes office, Kataria emphasized his commitment to accelerating innovation, investing in high-growth categories, and creating long-term value for farmers, stakeholders, and shareholders alike. His leadership is expected to drive Agrovet’s ambition of becoming one of India’s most influential and future-ready agri-businesses.

Sources:
Moneycontrol