Vijay Iyengar
Chairman and Managing Director, Agrocorp, Singapore
Agrocorp envisions working toward a better nourished world through responsible and sustainable sourcing, and building enduring partnerships along the supply chain.
Agrocorp is an integrated agricultural commodity and food solutions provider. Established in Singapore in 1990, Agrocorp has offices in 15 countries, with around US$3b in revenue. The company ships over 12 million tons of product to its customers in Southeast Asia, South Asia, China, the Middle East and East Africa. Its product offerings include traditional agri-commodities, such as grains, pulses, sugar, oilseeds, cotton, rice and edible nuts. The company also offers a growing portfolio of nutritional products, such as plant-based proteins, organics and specialty food ingredients.
Agrocorp was founded by Vijay Iyengar, the Chairman and Managing Director of the company. He brings know-how he gained from 25 years of international experience in agriculture commodities and top-level management to the leadership role. His role has been pivotal to shaping the company into a leading player within the industry. Vijay earned a Bachelor of Technology in Chemical Engineering from IIT Mumbai and an MBA from Cornell University.
Agrocorp has a growing food processing business with plants located in Canada, Australia, India and Myanmar. The organization is committed to sourcing agri-food products with traceability and value, and providing innovative solutions to fulfil the needs of an ever-changing world, while striving to always be the customers’ supplier of choice. It envisions working toward a better nourished world through responsible and sustainable sourcing, and building enduring partnerships along the supply chain.
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