Mr. Chetan Shah was a promoter of New Chemi Industries Limited which was acquired by Sumitomo Chemical Company, Limited, Japan (SCCL) in 2010 and integrated with Sumitomo Chemical India Pvt. Ltd. (SCIPL). Mr. Chetan Shah served as Joint Managing Director of SCIPL from 2010 till October, 2016 and as Managing Director of Excel Crop Care Limited from October, 2016 till August, 2019.

Mr. Shah is a commerce graduate from Mumbai University and holds a Master�s degree in Business Administration from North Rope University in the United States of America.

Mr. Shah is an agrochemicals industry veteran. He has been associated with the Industry for over 43 years in various leadership and Senior Management roles.

Dr. Suresh Ramachandran (53) has been working with the Company as Chief Commercial Officer since March, 2021. He has done his B. Sc. (Agriculture) and M. Sc. (Agriculture) from Tamil Nadu Agricultural University, Coimbatore. He holds degree of Ph. D in entomology from University of Georgia, USA. Dr. Ramachandran is a versatile, qualified techno-commercial and business professional with experience in leading business teams.

He has over 25 years� experience in the crop protection industry and has held various business roles apart from roles in R&D (Product Development) for developing and launching new technologies, and regulatory affairs in crop protection and seeds platforms. He has track record of leadership, resilience, management, technical and entrepreneurial skills.

In past, Dr. Ramachandran has held various managerial and leadership positions in Dow AgroSciences India and Indofil Industries Limited. Dr. Ramachandran has played active role in crop protection and seed industry associations. Presently, he is Vice Chairman of Agro Chem Federation of India, a leading agro based industry association.

Mr. Tadashi Katayama was appointed Director of the Company with effect from 31st August, 2019.

Mr. Tadashi Katayama holds a Master�s degree in Business Administration from Vanderbilt University, U.S.A. and also a Master�s degree from Kyoto University in Japan.

He has been working with Sumitomo, Japan since 1992 in the Health and Crop Science business unit in various positions. He has also been associated with Sumitomo�s Indian businesses and subsidiary in supervisory role.

Mrs. Preeti Mehta was appointed as Independent Director with effect from 31st August, 2019.

Mrs. Preeti Mehta, an arts and law graduate from Mumbai University, is an advocate and solicitor by profession.

She is a Partner of Kanga & Co., a leading firm of Advocates and Solicitors. She has over 30 years of experience in corporate laws, foreign investment and collaborations, mergers and acquisitions and private equity investments, banking, franchising and hospitality.

Currently, she is an Independent Director of AMJ Land Holdings Limited (a listed company), JCB India Ltd. and Bagalkot Cement & Industries Ltd.

Mr. Masanori Uzawa was appointed Director on 10th July, 2020. Mr. Masanori Uzawa is a senior officer of Sumitomo Chemical Company, Limited, Japan, the Company's holding company.

Mr. Uzawa holds Master's degree in Business Administration from University of Virginia, USA and a Bachelor's degree from the University of Tokyo in Japan. He has over nineteen year's experience in the areas of strategy, planning and business development for crop protection and other chemical businesses.

Mr. N. Sivaraman is qualified Chartered Accountant with close to 40 years of experience as finance professional and business and organizational leader.

Mr. N. Sivaraman has qualifications, knowledge and experience in the areas of finance and accounting. He had over 34 years of successful career with Larson & Toubro Group which included holding position of President and Whole-time Director of L&T Finance Holdings Limited and board membership of L&T Infrastructure Finance Limited where he played pivotal role. Subsequently, he held position of Managing Director and Group CEO at ICRA Limited and COO of IL&FS Limited. Mr. Sivaraman has played role of successful business leader and organization transformer and has handled mergers and acquisition industrial relations. He is on board of several companies.

Mr Anand Mohan Tiwari is a seasoned professional with over three decades of distinguished service in the Indian Administrative Service, combining expertise in governance, industry, education, training and social development. His career spans leadership roles in energy, petrochemicals, fertilizers, and corporate social responsibility, including serving as Managing Director of major state enterprises engaged in chemical and fertilizer sectors.

He worked as Managing Director of Gujarat Narmada Valley Fertilizer Company (GNFC), Gujarat Alkalies & Chemicals Limited (GACL) and Gujarat State Fertilizer & Chemicals Ltd. (GSFC). He has spearheaded large-scale livelihood, education, and skill development initiatives, strengthened tribal welfare institutions, and contributed to rural revitalization through innovative projects. With academic credentials in science and management, extensive international training, and board-level experience across diverse organizations, he brings a unique blend of policy insight, corporate leadership, and social sector innovation.