As the Global CEO of UPL Limited, Mr Jai Shroff is a recognised global leader in the Chemical & Agri-Input industry with over 30 years of experience in India and internationally. Under Mr Shroff's leadership, UPL is one of the fastest growing agri-input companies in the world with a strong presence in over 130 countries. He has driven the transformation of UPL from a largely domestic player to a truly Indian multinational organisation.

Mr Shroff believes passionately in the power of collaboration and inter-sectoral partnerships. He is actively involved in the global development agenda, including the World Economic Forum's Grow Africa and Grow Asia initiatives, IFPRI's Sustainable Agriculture and Global Food Security Initiative, WBCSD, Chicago Council, IGD and ICAR. He is regularly invited to speak on conference platforMs, covering sustainability, food security, climate resilience and technological innovation.