Chethan I N - Co-founder

Chethan I N

Co-founder

As the International Business Director at Kysar Seeds International Pvt Ltd, I lead a dynamic team that drives the company's expansion into international markets, catalyzes growth, and fosters strategic partnerships. Kysar Seeds is a pioneering vegetable seed breeding, production, and exporting firm headquartered in India, with a vision to provide quality seeds and solutions to farmers worldwide.

I have a strong background in agribusiness and horticulture, with a PGDM-ABPM degree from Indian Institute of Plantation Management and a B.Sc. degree in Horticulture from College of Horticulture Mudigere. I have also developed expertise in contract production, market research, product introduction, portfolio management, client management, and digital marketing, through my previous and current roles in the seed industry. I have successfully established Kysar Seeds as a prominent player in the international vegetable seed industry, contributing to substantial revenue growth and market share expansion in various geographies, such as Africa, SAARC, and MENA regions. I am passionate about AgTech, Space Science, and Environment, and I am always eager to learn and innovate.

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