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
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.