Meet our Team
Sahin Ozkan
Head of Commercial Unit, Asia
Sahin Ozkan has had a 30-year career in agri-business leadership roles. Prior to joining ADAMA he was Commercial Manager of Rotam Life Sciences for Turkey and the Middle East, and before that he spent 18 years at BASF, where his last role was Head of Marketing for Turkey. He holds an Agricultural Engineering degree from Ege University, in Izmir Turkey, followed by an MBA from the Izmir University of Economics.
He joined ADAMA in 2017 as Head of Sales in Turkey and was promoted to be General Manager of Turkey in 2018. Under his leadership, ADAMA Turkey doubled its sales and significantly improved its profitability, in a challenging and volatile market. In January 2022, Sahin was appointed Managing Director and Country Head of ADAMA India. Subsequently, in April 2025, he was promoted to Head of Commercial Unit for Asia, where he continues to drive growth and operational excellence across the region.
Ashok Kumar Chowdhary
Whole-Time Director & Head of Operations
Ashok Kumar Chowdhary has over 25 years of extensive experience in management and tactical business leadership within the Chemical and FMCG sectors. Before joining ADAMA India as Whole-Time Director and Head of Operations in April 2023, he served as the Site Head of ADAMA India’s formulation plant in Dahej, Gujarat. Ashok is a Chemical Engineer and holds a Post Graduate Diploma in Management from the University of Indianapolis, USA. He also holds a Master's degree in Counselling Psychology.
With vast experience in companies like Tata Chemicals, AkzoNoble, CBD Group, and Flint Group, he joined ADAMA in 2017. Under his leadership, the Formulation Plant achieved many Manufacturing Excellence awards and much more.
Ramkishan Thanugula
Whole-Time Director - Portfolio & Innovation
Ramkishan Thanugula brings over 29 years of rich experience in the AgChem industry, with a strong focus on strategy and portfolio management. He joined ADAMA India in 2023 as Whole-Time Director and Head of Strategy and Portfolio Management, following his tenure as Head of Marketing Operations for India, Bangladesh, and Sri Lanka at Bayer Crop Science. Known for his strategic vision and leadership acumen, Ramkishan has a proven track record of driving sustainable business growth across diverse markets. In 2025, he expanded his responsibilities to lead ADAMA India’s Portfolio and Innovation function.
Ramkishan completed his graduation from Acharya N. G. Ranga Agricultural University in Andhra Pradesh. He also holds an MBA from Osmania University in Telangana.
Sharat Mannava
Chief Financial Officer
Sharat comes with over 25 Years of experience across multiple roles of finance function in Indian and multinational Companies. Before ADAMA, he was the CFO of Nuziveedu Seeds Limited where he played a key role in streamlining the business polices. He also worked with Bayer Crop Science as the Head of Accounting and Reporting in his vast career.
Sharat is a Qualified Chartered Accountant and is also certified in IFRS. Adding another feather to his hat, he has also been awarded the Best CFO in 2020 by ICAI.
Sudhaharan Janardhanan
Additional Director & Head of People
Sudhaharan brings over 30+ years of diverse experience in Commercial Capabilities, Sales, and Human Resources (HR). He holds a B.Sc. from the University of Madras and an MBA from the University of Wales, and is also a Professional Certified Coach accredited by the International Coach Federation (ICF), USA. Prior to joining ADAMA, he served as APAC Commercial Capabilities and Performance Lead at Bayer Crop Science Ltd., where he led strategic initiatives to strengthen commercial excellence and foster a high-performance culture across the Asia-Pacific region.
Sudhaharan joined ADAMA India in 2024 as Head of People and was appointed Additional Director in June 2025. He is committed to building an inclusive, engaged, and future-ready workforce that reflects ADAMA’s mission and values. His leadership plays a pivotal role in shaping HR strategies that support the company’s growth, innovation, and long-term sustainability.
Ramesh Reddy
Additional Director & Sales Director
Ramesh Reddy brings over 21 years of extensive experience in the agricultural industry, with proven expertise in sales leadership, strategic growth, and high-performing team development. He currently serves as the Sales Director at ADAMA India and was appointed Additional Director in July 2025. His core strengths include sales forecasting, receivables management, and cross-functional collaboration with marketing, finance, and supply chain teams to ensure seamless execution and business continuity.
Ramesh has successfully led large regional teams, consistently exceeding performance targets and delivering improved margins across markets. He holds an M.Sc. in Horticulture and a B.Sc. in Agriculture from Agra University, blending academic rigor with deep industry insight. He is widely recognized for his strategic approach, people-centric leadership, and commitment to delivering value-driven agricultural solutions.
