Dilip Rajan

Managing Board | Chief Operating Officer

Dilip is the Chief Operating Officer on the East-West Seed Managing Board. He joined East-West Seed as General Manager for India in June 2018. Dilip Rajan is the Chief Operating Officer (COO) of the East-West Seed Group.  As COO, Dilip oversees the day-to-day operations and executes long-term strategies to build value for smallholder farmers worldwide. He leads the expansion efforts across new geographies in Africa, Latin America, and Asia. Prior to joining East-West Seed, Dilip accumulated over 25 years of experience in the healthcare sector, encompassing Pharmaceuticals, Consumer Health, Medical Devices, and Biotechnology in several countries such as India, the United States, Canada, Singapore, U.A.E., Bahrain, and Thailand. Dilip made a significant career transition from the pharmaceutical industry to agriculture when he joined East-West Seed in June 2018 as the Managing Director for India. Under his leadership, the Indian business achieved market-leading growth, solidifying East-West Seed’s leadership position in this key market. Dilip holds an Executive Master of Business Administration from Queen’s School of Business, Canada, and a B.Sc. in Biochemistry from Bangalore University, India.

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Jean-Christophe “JC” Filippi
Jean-Christophe “JC” Filippi

Managing Board | CEO

Jean-Christophe “JC” Filippi is the Chief Executive Officer of the East-West Seed Group.

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Ard Groot
Ard Groot

Chairman

Ard Groot

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Mary Sue Rogers
Mary Sue Rogers

Vice Chairwoman

Mary Sue Rogers

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