Innoterra, a Swiss-Indian food and agri-tech platform, has announced the appointment of Avinash Kasinathan as Group Co-Chief Executive Officer, effective immediately.
He will work alongside Group CEO Pascal Foehn.
Reflecting on the strategic leadership appointment, Pascal Foehn, Group CEO of Innoterra, said, “Promoting Avinash Kasinathan to Group Co-CEO is one of the most gratifying decisions I’ve made as a leader. Avinash’s strong track record across agribusiness, digital platforms, and supply chain transformation—as well as his vision, integrity, and deep understanding of our business—makes him the ideal partner to co-lead our next growth phase. His leadership will be pivotal as we build on India’s growing strategic importance in our global roadmap, where we see immense potential for innovation, partnerships, and sustainable growth.”
Outlining his priorities, Avinash Kasinathan, Group Co-CEO of Innoterra, emphasized, “This is a defining moment for Innoterra. India is no longer just a sourcing hub — it’s where innovation, infrastructure, and sustainable food systems converge. As Group Co-CEO, my focus will be on cross-leveraging our strengths, accelerating our capital market readiness, while building bold, inclusive growth across circular economies. India’s agri-tech ecosystem, farmer networks, and digital transformation present unparalleled opportunities, and we are committed to making it a cornerstone of Innoterra’s next phase of growth.”
Avinash has recently served as the Head of India Businesses at Innoterra.
Avinash began his professional career at McKinsey & Company and has held various C-level positions in agritech.