Avinash Kasinathan has been promoted to group co-CEO at Innoterra, a Swiss-Indian food and agri-tech platform.
Kasinathan, an IIM Calcutta alumnus, previously led Innoterra's India business and has a background at McKinsey & Company.
He joined Innoterra in May 2024 after serving as CEO at Censa and executive VP at WayCool Foods & Products.
In his new role, Kasinathan will work alongside Pascal Foehn, focusing on expanding Innoterra and potentially preparing for a public listing.
The elevation aims to strengthen leadership at Innoterra, accelerate partnerships with agri-tech startups, FPOs, and F&B players, and invest in digital supply chains and sustainable farming.
His promotion aligns with Innoterra's strategy to enhance its global operations and leverage India as a growth and innovation hub.
Pascal Foehn praised Kasinathan's track record and attributes him as the ideal partner for leading Innoterra’s future growth phase.
Kasinathan aims to focus on leveraging strengths, enhancing capital market readiness, and driving inclusive growth across circular economies.