Postgraduate studies in Management. Mechanical Engineer. More than 30 years' professional experience. Formerly: with Larsen & Toubro; 1980, senior positions and Head, Production, Santa Monica Plant, Goa, Hindustan Ciba-Geigy; Sector Head, Crop Protection, Novartis. 2000-2011, President and Managing Director, and since 2011, Chairman, Syngenta India. Interests: trekking.