Our Team

Kishor Mundhada

Chairman and MD

With an extensive career spanning 35 years in the agricultural industry, Kishor Mundhada is the driving force behind Gayatri. His lifelong immersion in the world of soil and agriculture brings unmatched wisdom and vision to the company. Under his steadfast leadership, Gayatri has rapidly ascended to new heights, achieving remarkable success in a relatively short span of time. Kishor’s deep-rooted passion for agriculture continues to guide the company towards a brighter

Shubham Mundhada

Director and CEO

Shubham Mundhada, at just 30 years old, brings a fresh and dynamic perspective to Gayatri as its Director and CEO. Coming from a Chartered Accountancy background, he injects a new vitality into the company’s operations. Shubham has played a pivotal role in establishing Gayatri as a standout player in the modern business landscape, and his vigor and zeal are instrumental in propelling the company to new heights in this era of agriculture.

Minal Gandhi

Chief Operating Officer

Minal Gandhi, a young entrepreneur with a vision for sustainable farming, serves as the Chief Operating Officer of Gayatri. At 33 years old, she is a driving force behind the company’s commitment to taking farming and farmers into the digital age. Minal’s visionary approach seeks to achieve new heights for the company while ensuring that the principles of sustainability and innovation remain at the forefront of Gayatri’s mission.

Lalit Prasad Gupta

Procurement and Supply Chain Head

Mr. L. P. Gupta a Techno Commercial expert of Pesticide Formulation business has joined us as Supply Chain and Procurement Head. He has vast industrial experience of about 42 years working with various corporates of mainly agrochemicals viz. ABS Plastics Ltd., Lupin Agro, Coromandel Indag products, UPL, Indofil Industries Ltd., GSP and Gujarat Pesticides. He has expertise in all aspect of pesticide mfg. viz. Quality assurance, Production, Safety, New Development (Formulation and technology), Project, Tol Mfg., ISO system, lesioning with Govt. departments, legal issues, procurement, HR, Administration etc. etc. He would support GMEC by making available cost-effective quality products in agreed time line.

Srinivas Kuchimanchi

Advisor to Gayatri group

With over 25 years in agriculture, Mr. Srinivas specializes in bulk fertilizers, agrochemicals, and plant nutrition. He holds an MBA in International Business from the University of Madras, a Post Graduate Diploma in Marketing Management from Symbiosis, Pune, and Masters and Bachelor’s degrees in Agriculture from College of Agriculture, Pune.

Mr. Srinivas has held roles at LIC, Nagarjuna Fertilizers, Agrichem Getax, and Jubilant Agri. He is now Director and CEO of Farm Fields Private Limited. His career is marked by awards in rural marketing, farmer services, product management, and strategic planning.

S. Devendra Reddy

Production Head (seeds)

Devendra Reddy is an experienced agriculturist with a Bachelor’s degree in Agriculture. He started as a Seed Officer at Mahyco (Maharashtra Hybrid Seeds Company) for a year before joining the Maharashtra State Seeds Corporation (MSSC) in 1986. Over 34 years, he advanced to Regional Manager for Andhra Pradesh, Telangana, and Karnataka.

Reddy managed hybrid seed production for crops like cotton, jowar, pearl millet, maize, pulses, and oilseeds. His work included developing nationally released seed varieties and devising strategies to improve seed adoption. His expertise in seed production and agricultural practices is invaluable to our organization.

Sanjay Janrao Pathak

Quality and Legal Head for Seeds

With a career spanning over 33 years, Mr. Sanjay Jam Rao Pathak is an expert in soil science and agricultural chemistry. He earned his post-graduation from Dr. Panjab Rao Deshmukh Krishi Vidyapeeth in Akola, Maharashtra, and has held roles such as District Certification Officer, Head of the Insecticide Laboratory, In-Charge of the Fertilizer Laboratory, and Taluka Agriculture Officer.

Currently, he serves as Quality and Legal Head for Seeds at Gayatri Micro Elements and Gayatri Seeds Argo Pvt. Ltd. His leadership in seed quality and innovation in insecticides and pesticides enhances crop health and productivity.

Govind Bajaj Govinda Prasad

R&D Head for Seeds

Govind Bajaj Shiva Prasad, a B.Sc. Agriculture graduate, excels in seed production and quality control. At Mahyco Ltd, he specialized in hybrid vegetable seeds, notably watermelon and muskmelon. As Quality Control Officer at Maha Beej, he managed germination tests and lab operations for diverse crops like vegetables, cotton, jowar, and bajra. Prasad has led training programs with State Agricultural Universities and ICRISAT and developed high-yield, disease-resistant seed varieties, driving innovation and sustainable farming in our organization.

Dr. Jyothishree, K. L.

Junior scientist
Research and production.

Dr. Jyothishree K. L. is a dynamic junior scientist in Soil Science and Agricultural Chemistry. She completed her Ph.D. from the University of Agricultural Sciences, GKVK, Bengaluru, focusing on mineral biofortification of Mangalore Cucumber. Her master’s thesis at the University of Agricultural and Horticultural Sciences, Shivamogga, examined cob rind biochar’s impact on soil and millet productivity. She cleared ICAR NET and UGC NET, published three research papers, three book chapters, and an article. With top rankings in Karnataka and ICAR SRF exams, she brings expertise in soil fertility and crop nutrition to our team.