Integrated frozen food company Chevon Agrotech Private Limited has taken on board Chandrakant K as the Head of Sales & Marketing.
In his new role, Chandrakant will head the company’s sales team and develop new business opportunities for Chevon’s expansion into global markets.
Chandrakant brings with him nearly 11 years of experience in the food and retail industry, having worked previously at McCain Foods. During his five-year tenure as the National Sales Development Manager at McCain Foods India Pvt.Ltd. retail division, he was responsible for driving accelerated growth, trade marketing, channel management and asset management for retail channels.
Rizwan Thakur, CEO and Founder, Chevon Agrotech, said, “We want to welcome Chandrakant on behalf of the entire Chevon Agrotech Board and are excited to work with him in leading the company through its next phase of growth. Chandrakant’s people-centric leadership style, industry expertise, strong-winning attitude, personality and market understanding are valuable assets for the organisation that will help Chevon Agrotech sustain its global success. Chandrakant will also head the future organisational expansion by developing new business opportunities to help the company achieve its long-term strategic goals.”
Chandrakant K said, “I am very excited to join the Chevon Agrotech team and I am thrilled to be taking on the role of Head of Sales and Marketing role. With a smart, young and passionate team and a strong brand portfolio, I believe the potential for growth and value creation for Chevon is tremendous. I am confident that we can develop and execute plans to drive consistent sales and growth in profit margin. I look forward to joining the Chevon Agrotech team and working with each member to drive growth in the long-term.”
Chevon Agrotech recently received a substantial funding from Singapore-based investment management firm, Greenfield Advisory. The company has channelled this capital infusion into developing new products, launching marketing campaigns, and ramping up distribution in both domestic and international markets.
Founded in 2011 by Rizwan Thakur, Chevon Agrotech Private Limited is an integrated frozen food company with a range of products in the goat meat segment. Its livestock farms in Solapur, Maharashtra, is where it undertakes large-scale rearing and breeding of livestock.