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Ashok Hegde

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CEO - Fibre, Agri-Industrials & Agri-Services (Olam Agri) at Olam
📍 Singapore

Ashok is the CEO of Olam Agris Fibre, Agri-Industrials & Ag Services platform, with over 31 years of experience at the company. His expertise spans building and leading businesses in cotton, rubber, wood, and sugar, alongside heading global risk management. He is an alumnus of Symbiosis Institute of Business Management, Pune.

He began his journey with Olam in 1994 in Cotonou, Benin, an experience he remembers fondly, particularly how his first boss and his family welcomed him into their home. This highlights his appreciation for strong relationships and a supportive work culture from the very start of his extensive career.

Ashok is a member of the Better Cotton Council and serves as a Director on the Board of the International Cotton Association.

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Experience
31 Years
Current Role
CEO - Fibre, Agri-Industrials & Agri-Services (Olam Agri)
Job Level
Leadership
Location
Singapore
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Priorities

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Sustainable Agriculture
He frequently speaks on transforming supply chains for a net-positive impact on climate and helping farmers build resilience against climate change through regenerative agriculture.
Community Livelihoods
Highlights the importance of communities whose livelihoods depend on agriculture and forestry, and collaborates closely with farmers globally to strengthen their practices.
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Career

Work history

1-2022
CEO - Fibre, Agri-Industrials & Agri-Services (Olam Agri)
Olam
2-2019 - 1-2022
Managing Director & CEO - Olam Cotton & Edible Oils
Olam
5-2018 - 1-2019
Managing Director & CEO - Olam Cotton & Sugar
Olam
9-2013 - 4-2018
Managing Director & CEO - Olam Cotton
Olam
9-2011 - 8-2013
Global Head - Rubber Division
Olam
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