Monsanto appoints Shilpa Divekar Nirula as India Region CEO

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Press Trust of India Mumbai
Last Updated : Aug 21 2014 | 2:40 PM IST
Global technology-based solutions and agricultural products provider Monsanto today appointed Shilpa Divekar Nirula as the CEO for its business across India, Bangladesh, Nepal and Sri Lanka and Managing Director of Monsanto India (MIL).
Nirula will assume responsibility from Gyanendra Shukla for both these roles from September 1, Monsanto said in a release issued here.
She is an accomplished professional with over 18 years of experience across consulting, and Food and Agriculture sectors.
"Nirula's breadth of experience and understanding of agriculture in India will bring valuable perspective to deepen Monsanto's commitment to India," Shukla said.
Shukla will transition as Regional Lead of Monsanto's Africa Region.
He will lead Monsanto's efforts to transform agriculture in Africa, the statement said.
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First Published: Aug 21 2014 | 2:40 PM IST

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