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Venkataramani Srivathsan
Vice-Chairman (Southeast Asia)
Srivathsan (Sri) currently serves as Director in Arise IIP and holds directorship positions in various subsidiaries of the Olam Group.
Chartered Accountant, Srivathsan (Sri) started his career as a Finance Professional in India and later moved to General Management where he gained significant
experience managing businesses in Africa.
Sri ran the Africa and Middle East Business as CEO Africa & Middle East for Olam
International, a USD40 Billion Singapore listed Agri-Business Company having
operations in more than 60 countries. For three decades till 2023, he has help built
USD20 Billion business for Olam in Africa and the Middle East. His contributions to African Agro sector have been recognized in many International Forums like UNDP and was conferred with the Prestigious “Business for Peace” award by the Oslo Business for Peace in 2010 for his pioneering work with small holder farmers in Nigeria.
Other appointments include:
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Chairman for Africa Business group of Singapore Business Federation
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Vice Chairman for Africa Southeast Asia Chamber of Commerce
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Director in Singapore Cooperations Enterprise
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Treasurer for UAE Singapore Business School
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Advisory Board member for Lagos Business School, Nigeria