S.S. Yadav appointed MD of KRIBHCO ahead of 45th AGM

In a key leadership development at Krishak Bharati Cooperative Limited (KRIBHCO), India’s second-largest cooperative, Sunder Singh Yadav, who has been serving as Director (HR) since December 2019, has been promoted to Managing Director, replacing M.R. Sharma.

The decision was announced a day prior to the 45th Annual General Meeting (AGM) of the cooperative, which is scheduled to be conducted on Thursday. This comes soon after the election of Sudhakar Chowdary as KRIBHCO’s Chairman, marking a new phase in the cooperative’s leadership.

Speaking on his elevation, Yadav said, “We will work together and aim for greater heights. The cooperative model has immense potential, and we will work for the benefit of farmers. I am committed to meeting the expectations of the KRIBHCO Board of Directors and will strive to justify their faith in me.”

S.S. Yadav brings over 30 years of extensive experience in public service and organizational management.

An engineering graduate from G.B. Pant University of Agriculture and Technology, Pantnagar, he joined the Indian Telecom Services in 1989 and later earned a Master’s degree in Public Management from the London School of Economics.

During his distinguished career, Yadav held senior leadership roles in India’s telecom sector for 18 years, and subsequently served as Director at the National Disaster Management Authority (2009-2011) and Director at the Election Commission of India (2012-2014).

At KRIBHCO, he has played a key role in project management, personnel development, financial management, and societal initiatives.

With this appointment, KRIBHCO aims to strengthen operational efficiency and strategic growth, continuing its mission to support Indian farmers and allied industries.