CHAIRMAN MESSAGE

Mr. Siraj Chaudhry is a seasoned business leader with 34 years of experience, out of which 20 years were spent in leadership positions in the agriculture and food industry. He possesses strong leadership qualities and is an industry expert, thought leader, innovator, and a prominent voice in the agriculture and food industry. He currently serves as the Country Chairman for SATS India and until recently he was the Chairman for National Commodity Management Ltd. In his previous role as the MD & CEO of NCML, Siraj led the organization through a transformation journey and expanded the company's footprint across the country as a trusted agri-supply chain and solutions partner. Mr. Siraj's notable accomplishments include leading the build and expansion of Cargill's food business in India as the Chairman of Cargill India. He transformed the traditional B2B business into an FMCG company and pioneered edible oil fortification as a practice. Serves as an Independent Director on the Boards of several companies, including Tata Consumers Products Ltd., Dhanuka Agritech, and Carrier Air Conditioning and Refrigeration India, among others. Mr. Siraj is actively involved in various trade bodies and industry associations, and his contributions to the agriculture and food industry have been recognized with numerous awards and recognitions. He has also been involved in the social sector, being a founding member of United Way, Delhi, and India Foodbank. He holds an MBA from the Indian Institute of Foreign Trade (IIFT) and is a B.Com (Hons) graduate from the University of Delhi's Shri Ram College of Commerce.

Mr. Siraj Choudhry

Chairman IARM, Director, Tata Coffee Limited and ex Chairman, Cargill