Monsanto appoints India Region CEO

Monsanto has 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.

 

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, and lead Monsanto's efforts to transform agriculture in Africa.