Mr. Sekhar Natarajan

Non-executive & Independent Director

Mr. Sekhar Natarajan has a rich experience of the Agriculture and Rural sector, where he has spent most of his career and contributed significantly towards the growth and development of this industry and its farmer customers. After his retirement and now as Managing Partner of M/s. S.N Consultants, he continues to stay involved with the Agriculture Industry by providing advice and strategic guidance to local and international companies including private equity investors. He works closely with industry forums and opinion makers on policy matters and is also on the Board of several listed Indian companies. With a career spanning over three decades, he built Monsanto India as an organization leading growth and innovation in Indian agriculture. He continued his role as Chairman of Monsanto India Limited till its recent merger with Bayer CropScience Limited in September 2019, where he now holds the position of a Director, since October 2019. Earlier in his career with Monsanto, he was the India Region Lead, South Asia Business Lead, Business Development Head, Sales & Marketing Lead and Financial Controller. His stint as VP-Corporate Strategy at Monsanto’s headquarter in St Louis (USA) also increased his global exposure and perspective. A qualified Chartered Accountant and Cost Accountant, he possesses extensive knowledge of strategic thinking, business development and mergers & acquisitions. Appointed as a Director on the Board of Colgate-Palmolive (India) Limited in May 2020.