Agrizy, a player in the agri-tech industry, has announced the appointment of Onkar Kolhe as the Director of processed F&V (Food and Vegetable) and Anandmayi Priyadarshini as the Director of Personal Care.
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 developing products and growing 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.
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.
Vicky Dodani, Co-founder & CEO, of Agrizy, said, “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.”
