Mumbai, Maharashtra, India, September 2025 – Sunil Kataria has officially taken charge as Chief Executive Officer and Managing Director at Godrej Agrovet Limited, a diversified agri-business enterprise dedicated to driving sustainable productivity for Indian farmers. He stepped into the MD & CEO role in September 2025, following a brief transitional period as Managing Director Designate since May 2025.
Sunil brings with him over two decades of proven leadership across marketing, sales, and business transformation in consumer and retail sectors. Before joining Godrej Agrovet, he was the Managing Director at Raymond Lifestyle Limited where he spearheaded strategic business shifts and growth over three years until April 2025.
His longest tenure was at Godrej Consumer Products Limited, where over 11 years he played an instrumental role in scaling operations across India and the SAARC region. He served in various senior leadership roles including CEO – India & SAARC, COO – Sales, Marketing & SAARC, and Head – Sales & Marketing. During this time, he held complete P&L responsibility for the region and led the India Management Committee.
Prior to this, he worked at Idea Cellular Ltd as Circle Head, leading regional business growth. He also held the position of Senior President at Subhiksha Trading Services, contributing to the expansion of retail operations.
Sunil’s earlier years include a strong track record in brand management and marketing at VIP Industries Limited, and over seven years at Marico Limited, where he grew from Regional Sales Manager (South) to General Manager – Marketing and Group Product Manager, managing multiple high-impact consumer brands.
In addition to his corporate roles, Sunil has been serving as Chairman of The Indian Society of Advertisers (ISA) since June 2016, contributing to the development of ethical and progressive advertising practices in India.
With his strategic foresight and extensive experience in consumer-focused businesses, Sunil is well-positioned to drive Godrej Agrovet’s next phase of growth and innovation across the agri-value chain.
About Godrej Agrovet Limited
Godrej Agrovet Limited is a leading, R&D-driven agri-business company that aims to enhance the productivity and profitability of Indian farmers. With operations spanning Animal Feed, Crop Protection, Oil Palm, Dairy, Poultry, and Processed Foods, the company holds significant market positions across these categories.
The Animal Feed division is one of India’s largest organized players, while the Oil Palm business has developed over 61,700 hectares of plantations. The Crop Protection arm offers innovative agrochemical solutions, and the company has strengthened its portfolio through acquisitions like Astec Life Sciences and Cream Line Dairy Products. The Godrej Tyson Foods joint venture, known for brands like Real Good Chicken and Yummiez, underscores its presence in the poultry segment.
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