Sumitomo Chemical India Ltd (SCIL), a leader in the field of agricultural and environmental solutions, is excited to announce Kishaloy Biswas as its new Head of International Business. Biswas steps into this pivotal role with an extensive track record of success in global market expansions and strategic business development across the agricultural sector.
Before his current appointment, Biswas played a crucial role at Atul Ltd as Vice President, where he was instrumental in strategizing new product developments and driving the company’s foray into bio and natural products. This position underscored his ability to foresee market trends and align product offerings with future growth potentials.
Biswas also served as International Business Lead for the Americas at Sumitomo Chemical India Ltd prior to his tenure at Atul Ltd, showcasing his adeptness in sales and business development across diverse markets including LATAM, C. America, USA, Mexico, and the Caribbean. His strategic initiatives during this period propelled the company to achieve a notable CAGR of 35%, demonstrating his capacity to drive substantial growth and develop strong collaborative relationships within the Sumitomo group companies.
His rich experience also spans over 15 years with Rallis India Limited, a Tata Enterprise, where as Business Manager for APAC, Biswas achieved remarkable growth in both top-line and bottom-line figures. His strategic insight and comprehensive market understanding led to significant advancements in APAC through market visits and mapping.
Biswas’ early career involved field science and product development, where he gained hands-on experience in managing pests and diseases across various crops, contributing to his deep-rooted knowledge in agricultural sciences. His journey began with roles focused on sales and market development for bio-rational products, laying the foundation for his expertise in the agricultural industry.