Manish Sirohi appointed as Chief Executive Officer of DECCO WW

Date:05-06-2024

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, Group CEO and Chairman 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."