Kuala Lumpur, 18 July 2024 – IRGA Sdn Bhd, a leading player in the agri-food sector, is pleased to announce the appointment of Mr. Adeeb Ahmad as Advisor on Food Security, Fundraising and Investments. In this pivotal role, Mr. Ahmad will serve as an advisor to the Board, leveraging his extensive expertise to strengthen IRGA’s strategic initiatives in food security and investment.
Mr. Adeeb Ahmad brings a wealth of experience and a distinguished track record in the agri-food sector. Notably, he was instrumental in setting up a US$350 million food security fund in collaboration with Rabobank, aimed at addressing critical food security challenges globally. His deep understanding of the intricacies of food security and his prowess in fundraising and investment strategies will be invaluable assets to IRGA as the company continues to expand its impact and reach.
About Adeeb Ahmad:
Mr. Ahmad’s illustrious career spans over 30 years, with the last 20 years in C-suite positions focusing on private equity, portfolio management, restructuring and turnaround, and M&A. His expertise covers sectors such as energy, transportation, telecommunications, basic industries, healthcare, food & agribusiness, financial, and real estate, primarily in MENA, Turkey, CIS, South, and Southeast Asia. His earlier career involved investment banking, project finance, and Islamic finance.
Professional Experience:
Commenting on the appointment, the Chairman of IRGA Sdn Bhd stated:
“We are thrilled to welcome Adeeb Ahmad to our team. His unparalleled experience and proven leadership in food security and investments will be instrumental as we continue to pursue our mission of providing quality and sustainable innovation to the industry, government, and society. Adeeb’s insights and strategic guidance will undoubtedly enhance our efforts and drive our initiatives forward.” M R Chandran Adeeb Ahmad expressed his enthusiasm for joining IRGA, saying: “I am honored to join IRGA Sdn Bhd and look forward to contributing to the company’s vision and mission. IRGA is at the forefront of innovation in the agri-food sector, and I am excited to work with the Board and the entire team to further our goals in food security, fundraising, and investments.”With Mr. Ahmad’s appointment, IRGA is poised to strengthen its leadership team and enhance its strategic capabilities, reinforcing its commitment to driving sustainable growth and innovation in the agri-food sector.
About IRGA
IRGA is an Agriculture Technology enabler that provides estate owners, farmers and landowners with integrated digital software, innovative hardware, biological solutions and data analytics for better decision-making and enhanced efficiencies. The idea behind the business’ name is conceptualised based on the brand’s ethos of holistically examining and restructuring agriculture, and looking at growth from a technology perspective. It is this thinking that forms the “IRGA” name, which is “AGRI” spelt in reverse and the tagline “agri. recoded.” IRGA has several breakthrough technologies being rolled out in in-field plantations and for farms and has serviced over 420 customers globally in 34 countries around the world.
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