Founder General Partner of Exalta LLC, a small permanent capital investment company invested in unique ag assets. Served on the Supervisory board of Dubai Multi Commodities Centre [DMCC], a strategic initiative of the Government of Dubai providing physical, market and financial infrastructure. JLT free trade zone is a fully owned subsidiary of DMCC. Board Member UPL Ltd/ Advanta Ltd/ Escorts Kubota Ltd.Former Chairman HSBC InvestDirect India LtdFormer Chairman of the Monitoring Committee on Minimum Support Prices constituted by the Planning Commission, Government of India. Has chaired the Confederation of Indian Industry [CII] national task force on food security and is a past member of National Council of CII and the National Committee for Agriculture of FICCI. Invited speaker on food and agriculture at forums including the World Bank, US Department of Agriculture global conference, IFPRI []International Food Policy Research Institute] in Washington DC, Imperial College UK and Indian Institute of Management.

Executive Chairman of Amalgamated Plantations [APPL], a Tata Enterprise from 2007 to 2011. APPL is among the Tea plantation companies globally and holds all of the erstwhile Tata Tea [erstwhile Tata Finlay] plantation assets in Eastern India. APPL was transformed into a vibrant enterprise with an engaged team, differentiated market access and multiple revenue streams. The company achieved record profits year on year during the period, which are yet unmatched. Concieved and led the creation of a vast employee shareholder family of over 20000 employees with an innovative stock ownership plan. The business more than quintupled in value during my leadership

Executive Chairman of Cargill South Asia until 2006, responsible for all Cargill companies and businesses in India and Pakistan. Cargill Inc is a global leader in the ag/ food domain and the largest privately held corporation worldwide. Built a large multi business asset footprint and unique market access with an indigenously hired and mentored high performing team. Grew and nurtured Cargill businesses on the Indian subcontinent for over a decade of rapid growth. Cargill India and Cargill Pakistan became dominant players in various businesses with revenues grown from $100 Myn to over 2 billion. Built a leading locally conceived and developed food brand – Nature Fresh.

Director – Agrochemicals at Rallis India Limited [A Tata Company]. Was among the youngest ever exec directors in Tata Group. During my stewardship Rallis Agrochemicals became the market leader for Agrochemicals in India with unique assets and capabilities. The business received worldwide recognition as the largest and fastest grown Agricultural inputs business on the Indian subcontinent and achieved a world ranking. Developed the first globally approved toxicology facility in Asia and successful alliances with global corporations who were attracted by Rallis domain leadership and capability.