24th, December 2024: Agrizy, a leading player in the agri-tech industry, has announced two significant additions to its leadership team, reinforcing its commitment to innovation and growth in the sector. The company has appointed Onkar Kolhe as the Director of processed F&V and Anandmayi Priyadarshini as the Director of Personal Care, both bringing extensive experience and expertise to their respective roles.

Onkar Kolhe joins Agrizy with over a decade of experience in building businesses across value-added agri products. His career is marked by significant achievements in various aspects of the processed agrifood industry. At ITC Limited, Kolhe played a crucial role in he developed products and grew brands like ITC Master Chef and Farmland. In the early stages of his career, Kolhe managed several mid to large-scale capital expenditure projects at Jain Irrigation Systems Limited. His focus areas include Aseptic Processing, Dehydration, and value added processing of spices.

Onkar’s expertise extends to the critical area of agricultural supply chain management. He has designed and implemented backward integration programs for multiple fruits & vegetables. His international experience, gained while managing business development for SealedAir Corporation in the INSEA region, adds a global perspective to his skill set. Most recently, Kolhe contributed to building the processed fruits & vegetables category at Zetwerk within its AGRI SBU, further honing his expertise in the specific area he will be overseeing at Agrizy.

Further elevating Agrizy’s leadership, Agrizy is thrilled to announce the appointment of Anandmayi Priyadarshini as the Director of Personal Care. With an impressive 22 years of experience in the healthcare, cosmetic, and herbal industries, Priyadarshini brings a wealth of expertise to Agrizy. Her role will encompass overseeing business segments related to Herbal Extracts, Nutraceuticals, and Cosmetic Formulation Development. Priyadarshini’s educational background includes an MBA in IT and Marketing. Prior to joining Agrizy, she held the position of Vice President of Business Development at Sami Sabinsa Group, where she headed their India business.

Commenting on the new appointments, Vicky Dodani, Co-founder & CEO, of Agrizy, stated, “We are delighted to welcome Onkar and Anandmayi to our leadership team at this pivotal moment in Agrizy’s journey. Onkar’s extensive experience in processed fruits and vegetables, from launching new brands to implementing backward integration programs, aligns perfectly with our vision to revolutionize the agrifood processing sector. Anandmayi’s two decades of expertise in the healthcare, cosmetic, and herbal industries will be instrumental in propelling our extracts business and formulation capabilities to new heights. We are confident that Onkar and Anandmayi’s combined expertise will not only drive our growth strategy but also position Agrizy at the forefront of the agri-tech revolution.”

The appointment of these two seasoned professionals signifies Agrizy’s strategic focus on value added processing capabilities and market presence. This diversification strategy will potentially open up new market opportunities and revenue streams for the company. By bringing together professionals with diverse backgrounds, Agrizy is well-positioned to address the complex challenges and opportunities in the agri-food processing.