LONDON, May 1, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- UPL Ltd. (NSE: UPL,
BSE: 512070, LSE: UPLL) ("UPL"), and DECCO WW, part of the UPL
Group of companies, responsible for developing and distributing its
portfolio of post-harvest solutions, today announce the appointment
of Manish Sirohi as the Chief
Executive Officer of DECCO WW.
Manish brings to the role extensive leadership in pre-harvest
and post-harvest industries, business operations, sales, marketing,
and delivering strategic projects at national, regional, and
international levels. Manish joined UPL in 2004 and has held
various positions across different markets, most recently serving
as Global Commercial Head of DECCO WW. In this role, Manish was
instrumental in unleashing new business value and driving
double-digit top-line and bottom-line growth in 2023 despite the
challenging industry environment.
Jai Shroff, Chairman and Group
CEO of UPL said, "Post-harvest solutions are a core part of our
business and a crucial component of our sustainable future. These
solutions are not just about preserving foods; they're about
sustaining livelihoods, ensuring food security, and minimising
waste in an increasingly demanding world with a rapidly growing
population. Manish has an impressive 20-year history with UPL, and
is the natural choice to lead DECCO WW into its new phase of growth
to become the post-harvest global leader."
Manish Sirohi, CEO of DECCO WW
said, "I am honoured to step into the role of CEO. I've had the
privilege to grow with the company for many years and I'm excited
to lead DECCO WW in its mission to transform post-harvest
practices, leverage our expertise to drive innovation and make a
meaningful impact across the agricultural landscape."
For more information, please contact:
Beatriz Portela
Global Head of Marketing
DECCO Worldwide Post-Harvest Holdings, BV.
beatriz.portela@upl-ltd.com
About UPL Ltd.:
UPL Ltd. (NSE: UPL & BSE: 512070, LSE: UPLL) is a global
provider of sustainable agriculture products and solutions, with
annual revenue exceeding $6bn. We are
a purpose-led company. Through OpenAg®, UPL is focused on
accelerating progress for the food system. We are building a
network that is reimagining sustainability, redefining the way an
entire industry thinks and works – open to fresh ideas, innovation,
and new answers as we strive towards our mission to make every
single food product more sustainable. As one of the largest
agriculture solutions companies worldwide, our robust portfolio
consists of biologicals and traditional crop protection solutions
with more than 14,000 registrations. We are present in more than
130 countries, represented by more than 10,000 colleagues
globally.
For more information about our integrated portfolio of solutions
across the food value chain including seeds, post-harvest, as well
as physical and digital services, please
visit upl-ltd.com and follow us
on LinkedIn, Twitter, Instagram and Facebook.
About DECCO WW:
DECCO WW (part of the UPL Group of companies) is the global
leader in providing postharvest solutions to reduce food waste and
enhance the freshness of fresh fruits and vegetables through
service, innovation, and technology. We provide solutions
throughout the food supply chain from near harvest to the table.
DECCO delivers value daily to packers, shippers, supermarkets, and
consumers with customized coatings, decay control, sanitization and
disinfection products, application technology, on-site service, and
90+ years of postharvest experience and expertise. Our 230+
dedicated DECCO employees operate in over 40+ countries. For more
information, please visit deccopostharvest.com or follow us
at LinkedIn.
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