Welcoming Anukool Joshi: The New CEO Leading Nature Pearls into a Future of Sustainable Growth
Nature Pearls Private Limited is proud to welcome Anukool Joshi as its new CEO, an accomplished agribusiness leader whose expertise, vision, and passion for farmer-centric innovation align perfectly with the company’s mission. With over two decades of experience across some of the world’s largest agri-food organizations, Anukool brings a unique blend of strategic foresight, operational excellence, and deep industry understanding that is set to shape the next chapter of Nature Pearls’ growth.
With 21+ years of experience across global agri-food giants including PepsiCo, Corteva, BASF, DuPont, and Godrej, Anukool brings a rare combination of strategic insight, technical depth, and hands-on leadership that has shaped some of the most impactful agricultural initiatives across Asia-Pacific.
A Leader Shaped by Global Agribusiness Excellence
Anukool’s professional journey spans senior leadership roles at PepsiCo, Corteva, BASF, DuPont, and Godrej, where he has consistently delivered transformative impact across markets and product portfolios.
In his most recent role as Director – Agro at PepsiCo India, he led the country’s largest contract-farming ecosystem. His work focused on enabling long-term agricultural transformation by championing:
- Regenerative agriculture
- Climate-resilient farming practices
- Technology-led productivity improvement
- Sustainable supply chain efficiency
Under his leadership, PepsiCo deepened its commitment to responsible sourcing and farmer empowerment impacting thousands of growers across India. He led the country’s largest contract farming ecosystem, an expansive value chain that he scaled and optimized to deliver both economic and environmental outcomes.
His work at PepsiCo has been instrumental in:
- Unlocking over $50 million in supply chain efficiencies
- Setting new benchmarks in regenerative agriculture and climate-resilient farming
- Optimizing India’s largest contract-farming supply chain
- Leading strategic initiatives contributing to PepsiCo’s $3 billion growth vision for 2030
A Track Record of Building Category-Defining Agri Brands
Across APAC, Anukool has built and led high-impact portfolios in seeds, crop protection, precision agriculture, and strategic marketing. His achievements include:
- Scaling Corteva’s rice portfolio from $115 million to $250 million
- Turning Coragen® into India’s largest insecticide brand
- Driving significant market adoption for Pexalon® and other industry-leading innovations
- Managing multi-million-dollar P&Ls with sustained growth and competitive advantage
His leadership in category building, brand strategy, digital agriculture, and value-chain partnerships has made him widely recognized for delivering measurable outcomes and enterprise-wide transformation.
Driving High-Impact Growth Across APAC
Beyond PepsiCo, Anukool has built a strong reputation for scaling high-value agribusiness portfolios across the Asia-Pacific region. He has led major product categories in:
- Seeds
- Crop protection
- Precision agriculture
- Strategic and digital marketing
His work has repeatedly demonstrated how innovation, when paired with strong execution, can deliver measurable business outcomes and long-term value.
A Globally Recognized Innovator and Thought Leader
Anukool’s work has earned numerous global accolades, including:
- Cannes Lions Silver Award
- Multiple marketing excellence awards
- Recognition across agri-food forums for innovations in climate-smart agriculture and agri-tech
He is also a respected voice in global discussions on food security, sustainable intensification, ESG-led growth, and the future of digital agriculture, often advising and contributing to thought leadership platforms shaping the agri-food ecosystem.
Academic Excellence Meets Industry Insight
With an MBA from IIM Ahmedabad and a B.Tech in Dairy Technology, Anukool combines technical expertise with world-class managerial training. This foundation enables him to bridge agriculture, technology, sustainability, and business strategy, a combination that is essential for modern agribusiness leadership.
What His Leadership Means for Nature Pearls
Nature Pearls has always been committed to delivering sustainable, high-quality organic food products that preserve soil health, empower farming communities, and meet growing global demand for clean, traceable foods.
With Anukool taking charge, the company is poised to accelerate its mission through:
- Accelerate innovation in organic and sustainable agriculture
- Strengthen farmer partnerships and traceability systems
- Scale global market reach with consumer-trusted brands
- Drive climate-smart and regenerative farming solutions
- Expand technology-enabled supply chain and digital agriculture initiatives
- Purpose-led innovation that benefits farmers, consumers, and the environment
His ability to connect business success with positive farmer impact aligns perfectly with Nature Pearls’ values and long-term vision.
Looking Ahead
As Nature Pearls embarks on this new chapter, the company stands to benefit immensely from Anukool’s leadership, marked by operational excellence, sustainability-driven innovation, and a deep commitment to stakeholders across the value chain.
With Anukool Joshi at the helm, Nature Pearls is ready to shape the future of organic and sustainable agribusiness in India and beyond.