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CSR GOVERNANCE & RESPONSIBILITY

RESPONSIBLE ACTION.
CLEAR ACCOUNTABILITY.

Our CSR initiatives follow defined review, approval, implementation, and reporting processes led by our governing board and executive directors.

OFFICIAL GLOBAL LEADERSHIP

Global Board of Directors.

The directors listed here are drawn from Invade Agro’s published global board directory. Personal websites appear where addresses are known. These links do not indicate separate appointments to a CSR statutory committee.

Official Invade Agro board directory

Global

Kamlesh M Chotalia (KC)

Executive Director & Chairman

Personal website

Sub-Saharan Africa

Misha Mhando

Director - East African Region

Personal website

Sub-Saharan Africa

Gideon Mampala

Director - Uganda

Sub-Saharan Africa

Daneil Ndhindurwa

Director - Rwanda

Sub-Saharan Africa

Getrude Adebayor

Director - Benin

Sub-Saharan Africa

Salimatou Sawadogo

Director - Côte d’Ivoire

Sub-Saharan Africa

Jonas Toure

Director - Côte d’Ivoire

Sub-Saharan Africa

Alexander Rajeriso

Director - Madagascar

Sub-Saharan Africa

Njoroge Gitau

Director - Kenya

Indian Sub-Continent

Meenal S Patwardhan

MD & Vice-Chairman, Asia

Personal website

Indian Sub-Continent

Chirag Kotecha

CEO & MD, Invade Mill

Indian Sub-Continent

Vishal Jamdade

Director - Agro Inputs, India

Indian Sub-Continent

Bhavin Kapadia

Director - Funds (Global)

Personal website

Indian Sub-Continent

Yagnik Waghela

Director - Investor Relations

Indian Sub-Continent

Mahesh Mastan

Director - Public Relations

Indian Sub-Continent

Trevor D'souza

Director - Operations

Middle East

Pratik Jam

Director - UAE

Personal website

Middle East

Rakesh Parikh

Director - UAE

Middle East

Dr. Mohd. Y. Farooqui

Director - Saudi Arabia

Middle East

Paras Suru

Director - Saudi Arabia

Vietnam

Tran Thang

Director Operations

Vietnam & Global

Dam Ngoc Tu

Deputy Director, Investor Relations — Global

Personal website
OVERSIGHT ARCHITECTURE

ETHICAL GOVERNANCE
ACROSS THE PROGRAMME LIFECYCLE.

Invade Agro approaches corporate social responsibility with the same rigorous oversight applied to corporate governance. Every community project undergoes structured reviews to protect dignity, verify reach, and safeguard stakeholder trust.

Pillar 01

Programme Selection

Transparent criteria focusing on demonstrated grassroots need, community vulnerability, and alignment with statutory CSR schedules.

Pillar 02

Due Diligence & Assessment

Thorough operational, legal, and track-record review of local civil society organizations and implementation partners.

Pillar 03

Budget Review & Approval

Structured line-item allocation, verified procurement standards, and zero-leakage financial controls.

Pillar 04

Safeguarding & Consent

Strict protocols protecting children and vulnerable individuals, requiring documented, informed consent for any documentation.

Pillar 05

Monitoring & Verification

Continuous field visits, milestone tracking, and social auditing to verify that deliveries reach intended participants.

Pillar 06

Documentation & Outcomes

Systematic recording of participation, outputs, feedback loops, and objective lessons learned for future cycles.

CSR Governance Mandate

Statutory Committee Mandate

Under the leadership of Executive Director & Chairman KM Chotalia (KC), the committee evaluates prospective initiatives against verified community priorities, approves project budgets, oversees partner agreements, and monitors impact metrics.

  • Strict separation of operational funds and CSR disbursements
  • Quarterly progress reviews across active agricultural projects
  • Independent partner due-diligence and risk screening
Official Mandate: Board ratified and active across all regions
Community Grievance Desk

Confidential Reporting Channel

A dedicated, confidential channel for community members, smallholders, field partners, and participants to submit feedback, raise concerns, or report ethical non-compliance.

Direct Grievance Desk ansita@invadeagro.com
Operating Hours: Mon–Fri, 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM (regional timezone)
ETHICS & OVERSIGHT FAQS

GOVERNANCE & REDRESSAL QUESTIONS

How our board oversight under KM Chotalia and independent statutory audit mechanisms maintain compliance.

CSR governance is chaired by KM Chotalia (KC), Executive Director & Chairman, ensuring strict board-level accountability and ethical adherence to national and international compliance regulations.

Have a Specific Field or Compliance Question?

Our CSR coordination desk responds to verified community, institutional, and audit inquiries within standard regional operating hours (M–F 9AM–5PM).

Write to CSR Desk
PUBLIC DOCUMENTATION

REVIEW POLICIES & DISCLOSURES.

Visit our Transparency section to review our formal policy framework, annual action plan disclosures, and reporting methodology.