Sunny Verghese is Group CEO of Olam, and post the re-organisation of the Group announced on 20 January 2020, he holds charge as CEO of Olam Global Agri and Olam International. Sunny Verghese was with the Kewalram Chanrai Group (KC Group) for over two decades and in 1989 was mandated to start the Company with a view to building an agricultural-products business for the KC Group. Before joining the KC Group, he worked for Unilever in India. Since 2018, Sunny Verghese has been Chair of the World Business Council for Sustainable Development (WBCSD), the global, CEO-led organisation dedicated to accelerating the transition to a sustainable world. Mr Verghese previously chaired CitySpring Infrastructure Management Pte Ltd, a listed Business Trust in Singapore and was also a Commissioner of the Business and Sustainable Development Commission (BSDC). He has won several awards including ‘Outstanding Chief Executive’ at the Singapore Business Awards in 2007, ‘Ernst and Young Entrepreneur of the Year’ for Singapore in 2008 and ‘Best CEO of the Year 2011’ at the Singapore Corporate Awards. He was also awarded the Public Service Medal by the Government of the Republic of Singapore in 2010. Company Profile We are a leading food and agri-business, supplying food ingredients, feed and fibre to thousands of customers worldwide, ranging from multi-national organisations with world famous brands to small family run businesses. Each customer depends on us to provide goods and services that are safe, on-time and in line with required specification. They also rely on us to help them create new opportunities. Established in 1989, we are listed on the Singapore Exchange. Our teamof more than 81,000 employees have built leadership positions in many of our businesses such as Cocoa, Coffee, Cotton, Nuts and Spices. Our 6 values shape our actions towards our work, our customers, our suppliers, each other and our culture. As well as growing crops in our own orchards and estates, and sourcing from over 5 million farmers globally, we operate 75 large processing and manufacturing facilities, and through our 14 innovation centres, we develop ingredients and find solutions for our customers. We also provide support services including risk management solutions and logistics and infrastructure. Through our Packaged Foods Business, we market our own brands directly to consumers in Africa. Our Purpose is to ‘Re-imagine Global Agriculture and Food Systems’ We aim to address the challenges involved in meeting the needs of a growing global population, while achieving positive impact for farming communities, our planet and all our stakeholders. Our values are at the heart of our business, they are the tangible expression of our culture and the foundation of our shared philosophy. It is this culture that elevates our capabilities into strengths, enabling us to develop new products and to grow and serve in new regions. We’re proud of our ability to attract and retain talented individuals, who work and live by these values every day. Launched in 2019, our Strategic Plan recognises emerging trends and changes in our landscape. In 2020, we took the bold decision to redefine our organisation into two distinct operating groups held by parent company Olam International. By grouping complementary products, we improve our offering to customers and can focus on the changing consumer landscape and evolving trends. We work with over 5 million farmers and operate across the value chain in more than 60 countries, supplying a variety of products to more than 17,000 customers worldwide. Our diverse portfolio and geography allow us to offer our customers a secure supply all year-round and our on the ground presence has helped us build strong supplier relationships and market insight. Beneficial to both us and our customers. About Sunny Verghese www. ceotodaymagaine . com CEO Today Af r i ca Award s 2021 - Cô t e d ’ Ivo i re - Sunny Verghese Executive Director, Co-Founder and Group CEO of Olam Group www.olamgroup.com “ Our values are at the heart of our business, they are the tangible expression of our culture and the foundation of our shared philosophy.
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