Salam Kisan, the agri-tech platform, has onboarded Ranveer Chandra, Chief Technology Officer (CTO) of Microsoft (Agri-Food), as a strategic advisor to the company.
Ranveer brings over 15 years of experience in technology, AI, networking, and systems, which will play a pivotal role in shaping the future of Salam Kisan.
At Salam Kisan, Ranveer will focus on several key areas, including providing technology and innovation advisory, overseeing research and development, and facilitating strategic partnerships and alliances. He will also spearhead market expansion and global outreach, offering advisory on digital transformation and contributing to thought leadership and advocacy.
The connection between Salam Kisan and Ranveer began earlier this year at the World Economic Forum, where his rallying cry, “Let’s make agriculture cool again!” resonated deeply with Salam Kisan’s founder & CEO, Dhanashree Mandhani. This chance encounter has since grown into a collaborative relationship driven by a shared vision for the democratization of agriculture.
Dhanashree Mandhani, Founder & CEO of Salam Kisan, said, “When I first met Ranveer and heard his passionate call to action, I knew I had found an incredible advisor, mentor, and friend. His expertise and vision have been invaluable to Salam Kisan over the past few months. His unparalleled expertise in agricultural technology and his vision for the future of farming align perfectly with our mission. We look forward to benefiting from his invaluable insights as we continue to innovate and expand our services to benefit farmers across the globe.”
Ranveer Chandra, strategic advisor at Salam Kisan and CTO of Agri-Food at Microsoft, said, “I am excited to work with Salam Kisan in its efforts to transform agriculture through technology. The company’s commitment to empowering farmers resonates with my own passion for leveraging innovation to address global food security challenges. I look forward to continuing our work in making agriculture not just cool but also efficient, sustainable, and impactful.”
At Microsoft, Chandra leads a multidisciplinary team of researchers and engineers, driving cutting-edge innovations in cloud, networking, connectivity, and AI. His work spans various sectors, including agriculture, financial services, retail, manufacturing, and energy. This broad expertise will be crucial in guiding Salam Kisan in enhancing its tech-driven approach to enabling farmers.
