Archive · 1 Aug 2025
IFFCO Appoints K J Patel as Managing Director
IFFCO, a big fertilizer company, has a new boss named K J Patel.
He's been with the company for 40 years and used to run a big plant.
He's taking over from Dr. Awasthi, who was the boss for a very long time, over 30 years.
Patel is excited and wants to keep helping farmers and making the company even better.
He's known for being a good leader and working well with everyone.
He plans to continue the company's mission of helping Indian farmers.
K J Patel has been appointed as the new Managing Director of IFFCO.
Patel succeeds Dr. U. S. Awasthi, who retired after 32 years as MD & CEO.
Patel has 40 years of experience with IFFCO, starting as a Graduate Engineer Apprentice in 1985.
He previously served as Unit Head of IFFCO's Paradeep Unit.
Patel is committed to carrying forward IFFCO's legacy of serving the farming community.
- Who
- K J Patel is the new MD, succeeding Dr. U. S. Awasthi.
- What
- K J Patel was appointed as the new Managing Director of IFFCO.
- When
- Following the retirement of Dr U S Awasthi.
- Where
- At IFFCO, an Indian fertilizer cooperative.
- Why
- To lead IFFCO in its mission to serve the farming community.
- New MD
- K J Patel
- Former MD
- Dr. U. S. Awasthi
- Awasthi's Tenure
- 32 years as MD & CEO
- Patel's Experience
- 40 years at IFFCO
- Patel's Previous Role
- Unit Head, Paradeep Unit
- Organization
- IFFCO