Mr. Ashok Krishen to serve as Chairman of the INC from 2025 onwards, leading its vision and global initiatives.
During the 2025 INC Congress in Mallorca, Ashok Krishen, Managing Director and CEO of the Olam Food Ingredients (ofi) nuts business, was elected as the new INC Chairman for the next four years.
Mr. Krishen brings over a decade of active involvement within the INC to his new role. He has been a member of the INC Board of Trustees since 2011, served on the Executive Committee since 2015, and has held the position of INC Vice Chairman since 2019. He was also an active member of the Scientific and Government Affairs Committee up to 2025, demonstrating his ongoing commitment to advancing the INC.
A global executive, Mr. Krishen is originally from India and currently based in Singapore. His extensive leadership experience at ofi, one of the largest and most influential companies in the sector, gives him a unique, international perspective on the challenges and opportunities facing the industry today.
Mr. Krishen shared his enthusiasm for taking on the role of INC Chairman and emphasized a vision rooted in growth, health advocacy, and sustainability. He outlined three top strategic priorities for his chairmanship:
- Accelerate the global consumption of nuts and dried fruits
- Continue to champion the health benefits of our products
- Lead the INC in pioneering sustainability within the food and agriculture sectors
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