Agrizy, a B2B platform connecting agri-food processing units to large brands, has appointed Dr. S. Vijaya Kumar as CEO of Wellness Business.
In his new capacity as CEO of Wellness Business, Dr. Kumar will be responsible for shaping the long-term vision and strategic direction of the division. His key responsibilities will include overseeing all aspects of business operations, driving growth initiatives, and ensuring that the company’s objectives align with its overall mission.
With an illustrious career spanning more than three decades, Dr. Kumar brings unmatched depth in translating complex business challenges into scalable solutions.
Dr. Kumar’s experience is rooted in leadership positions across some of the most recognised names in the industry, including Aurobindo Pharma, Dr. Reddy’s, Jubilant, McKinsey, Novartis, and GlaxoSmithKline (GSK). In recent years, he has steered growth at Biocon, Sami-Sabinsa, and Botanic Health, overseeing business transformations and operational scale-ups for enterprises with revenues between ₹400 crore and ₹6,000 crore.
Dr. Kumar’s expertise across the entire value chain, including greenfield project execution, technology transfer, continuous manufacturing, and regulatory excellence, positions him as a transformative force in the industry. A Lean Six Sigma Black Belt, he brings deep experience working with global regulatory bodies such as the US FDA, MHRA, TGA, and ANVISA.
Vicky Dodani, Co-Founder & CEO said, “I am delighted to welcome Dr. S. Vijaya Kumar to Agrizy as CEO – Wellness Business. His expertise across the Nutraceuticals, Botanical Extracts, and Food Supplement sectors will help us strengthen the company’s ongoing efforts to enhance its leadership in the wellness sector. Dr. Kumar’s long experience in driving operational excellence, along with his ability to navigate complex global markets, will be essential as we work to innovate, expand our reach, and deliver sustainable growth across our business.”
Dr S. Vijaya Kumar, CEO, Wellness Business said, “I have closely followed Agrizy’s growth, especially as the wellness and agri-processing sectors have begun converging in impactful ways. Agrizy’s mission to leverage technology and supply chain intelligence to empower MSMEs and unlock latent potential in the value chain is what drew me to the company. I am excited to build on this strong foundation to create differentiated, high-quality offerings that will serve health-conscious consumers and growth-oriented enterprises. Together, we have the opportunity to lead not just with scale but with purpose and innovation.”
