Mr. Siraj Chaudhry
Mr. Siraj Chaudhry is a renowned industry expert, innovator, thought leader, and prominent voice in the agriculture and food industry. He has collaborated extensively with various sectors, including the government, social sector, and industry, on various transformational and nation-building projects. He holds a degree in B.Com (Hons.) from Delhi University, Masters in International Business from Indian Institute of Foreign Trade.
With over 36 years of experience in building, acquiring, divesting, and turning around businesses, Mr. Chaudhry currently serves as the Non-Executive Chairman for SATS India. Previously, he was the Managing Director & CEO of NCML, where he played a pivotal role in expanding the company's footprint across the country and diversifying its operations, establishing it as a trusted and preferred agri-supply chain and solutions provider. He was also the Chairman of Cargill India, the Indian arm of Cargill Inc., where he led the build and expansion of Cargill's food business in India, making it a leading player in edible oils, flour, corn products, and food ingredients. During his tenure, Cargill's animal nutrition business and global business services footprint in India saw significant growth. Mr. Chaudhry is credited with spearheading Cargill's efforts in edible oil fortification, which was recognized by Fortune Magazine as a Change the World activity.
Mr. Chaudhry is an Independent Director on the boards of several companies, including Tata Consumers Products Ltd., Jubilant Ingrevia Ltd, Triveni Engineering and Industries Ltd, Bikaji Foods International Ltd., Dhanuka Agritech Ltd., and Carrier Airconditioning & Refrigeration Ltd, SATS (India) Co. Pvt Ltd, Air India SATS Airport Services Pvt Ltd. He is also a member of the non-statutory advisory council of AB InBev, India, Louis Dreyfus Company, and Stanton Chase India.
Mr. Chaudhry has previously served as an Independent Director on the Board of IndusInd Bank and as a member of CDC Group plc (now BII) Food & Agriculture Advisory Council. He has chaired the National Committee on Food Processing and served as the Co-chair of the National Committee for Agriculture at FICCI. Mr. Chaudhry has also chaired the Agriculture and Food Committees at the American Chamber of Commerce and US India Business Council in India.