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Terviva Expands Leadership Team with Key Executive Appointments
Slice of Agriculture Team
September 19, 2024
Key Highlights:
Terviva appoints Simmarpal Singh as COO and Manju Kohli as SVP, People Operations
Simmarpal Singh brings over two decades of global experience in agriculture and commodities
Manju Kohli to enhance Terviva’s culture and scale HR across multiple geographies
Terviva continues scaling pongamia production for food, feed, and fuel
Strategic partnerships with ALOHA and Mitsubishi Corporation accelerate pongamia’s global growth
Source: Business Wire
Notable Quotes:
"Simmarpal and Manju both bring the kind of extensive, globally-focused experience we need to continue this period of growth."
“Working with Terviva’s completely new commodity, pongamia, is a natural next step.”
"Terviva’s focus on uplifting women in India as leaders and pongamia harvesters resonated with my own values.”
Our Take:
Terviva’s appointment of two seasoned professionals marks a pivotal moment in its growth trajectory. Simmarpal Singh’s extensive experience in the global agricultural market and Manju Kohli’s proven leadership in HR will significantly bolster Terviva’s operations as it scales pongamia production across key markets. This move aligns well with Terviva's commitment to sustainable agriculture and community-driven growth. The strategic partnerships with companies like ALOHA and Mitsubishi Corporation reflect Terviva’s forward-thinking approach to integrating pongamia into diverse industries, from plant-based foods to biofuels, setting the stage for continued innovation and success.