Singapore, April 2026 — Olam Group has announced the appointment of Gautam Wadhwa as Chief Executive Officer of Olam Global Holdco (OGH), one of the Group’s two continuing businesses, effective immediately. This leadership move comes as part of the Group’s refreshed leadership strategy aimed at executing its re-organisation plan and unlocking long-term shareholder value.
Gautam brings over two decades of experience across consulting, private equity, investing, operations, and entrepreneurship. In his new mandate, he will be responsible for strategically divesting and monetising OGH’s assets and businesses over time, while driving transformation and value creation across the portfolio.
Most recently, Gautam has been associated with EQT Group as an advisor in private equity investments, where he has been involved in shaping investment theses, supporting transaction processes, and driving post-investment value creation. His role also includes mentoring leadership teams and contributing through board directorships across investee companies.
Prior to this, he spent around three years with TPG Evercare, a leading emerging markets healthcare investment platform, where he played a pivotal role in driving transformation and exit strategies across South Asia and Africa. His leadership contributed to significant milestones including the exit of the South Asia platform to Blackstone and multiple successful transactions across geographies, alongside delivering strong EBITDA growth across portfolio companies.
Earlier, Gautam held a key leadership role at Max Healthcare as Executive Vice President – Strategy, M&A, Business Performance & Investor Relations, where he was instrumental in transforming the organization’s financial performance, delivering a tenfold growth in EBITDA. He also played a central role in KKR’s acquisition, complex restructuring initiatives, and the company’s listing on Indian stock exchanges, alongside leading multiple acquisitions and capital-raising initiatives.
He also founded and led Veracity Dental Care Private Limited, successfully building a multi-site healthcare platform and exiting the business as part of industry consolidation, demonstrating his entrepreneurial capabilities.
In the early phase of his career, Gautam spent several years at Temasek Holdings, working across Singapore, Mexico, and India on large-scale global investment transactions, and began his professional journey with McKinsey & Company, where he developed strong analytical and strategic foundations.
Gautam holds an MBA in Finance and Strategy from the Indian Institute of Management Bangalore, further strengthening his expertise in business transformation and strategic leadership.
With his diverse experience across global investments, M&A, transformation, and entrepreneurship, Gautam Wadhwa is well-positioned to lead OGH through its next phase of strategic evolution and value realization.
Olam Group is a leading global food and agri-business, serving over 20,900 customers across more than 60 countries. Its integrated value chain spans farming, processing, distribution, and a sourcing network of approximately 5 million farmers worldwide.
Headquartered in Singapore, Olam is committed to its purpose of ‘Re-imagining Global Agriculture and Food Systems’, addressing critical global challenges related to food security, sustainability, and inclusive growth. The Group is listed on the Singapore Exchange (SGX-ST) and is part of the FTSE4Good Index Series, reflecting its strong commitment to environmental, social, and governance (ESG) practices.
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