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Monsanto appoints CEO for business across India, Bangladesh, Nepal and Sri Lanka [India Business] [Times of India](Times of India Via Acquire Media NewsEdge) BANGALORE: Monsanto has appointed Shilpa Divekar Nirula as the CEO for its business across India, Bangladesh, Nepal and Sri Lanka and Managing Director of Monsanto India Limited (MIL). She will assume responsibility from Dr. Gyanendra Shukla for both these roles from September 1, 2014. Nirula is an accomplished professional with over 18 years of experience across Consulting and Food & Agriculture sectors. During her seven years at Monsanto, she has successfully led several teams in Business, Strategy and Corporate Affairs. She embodies passion to modernize agriculture in India and improve the lives of Indian farmers in a sustainable way. Shukla will transition as Regional Lead of Monsanto's Africa Region. He will lead Monsanto's efforts to transform agriculture in Africa. A 25 year agriculture sector veteran, Dr. Shukla has leadership experience across Commercial, Technology Development, Regulatory, Sales & Customer Service, Sustainability and Corporate Affairs in India and Asia - Pacific. (c) 2014 Bennett, Coleman & Company Limited [ Back To TMCnet.com's Homepage ] |