Innoterra Names Avinash Kasinathan Head of India Operations
Avinash Kasinathan has been appointed as the Head of India Business at Innoterra, effective immediately. Avinash brings extensive experience in strategy, technology, and the agriculture sector. He began his career as a consultant at McKinsey. Before joining Innoterra, he served as the CTO of WayCool and CEO of CENSA, WayCool's technology division. In these roles, he was pivotal in creating a scalable, well-governed, and sustainable food and agri-tech platform. Avinash was instrumental in designing and developing the Censa platform, making it one of the most comprehensive tech stacks in the food economy.
Avinash will be responsible for developing Innoterra's business portfolio in India. This includes overseeing our agri-tech platform, Farmlink, our high-quality milk and cattle feed business Milklane, as well as managing domestic sales and business activities related to our banana vaccine, BanacXin. "We are thrilled to welcome Avinash to our Group Executive Board", said Pascal Foehn, CEO of Innoterra. "His background in technology, coupled with his affinity for the Indian agricultural sector, will be invaluable as we continue to grow Innoterra's footprint in India. We look forward to growing together". "The sector is at an inflection point, and Innoterra is well-positioned to disrupt the Indian agri value chain. I'm excited to join Innoterra and drive further margin expansion," said Avinash Kasinathan.
Innoterra is a Swiss-Indian company at the forefront of food and technology platforms, dedicated to reshaping the economics of smallholder agriculture and ensuring a robust food supply. Established in 2020, we deliver a blend of cutting-edge technology and personalized support to elevate farmers' earnings and promote regenerative farming techniques. Our platform facilitates market access for farmers, delivers advisory services to enhance their capabilities, and provides advanced software solutions for the entire agricultural value chain. With operations spanning 11 regions, we lead the way in pioneering innovative solutions that merge bioscience and technology, aiming to foster a sustainable and thriving future for agriculture.