UPL Limited has announced updates to its senior leadership structure following the departure of its CEO, Mr. Mike Frank. The company has appointed Mr. Jai Shroff as Group Chairman and CEO, who will also lead the Global Crop Protection business. Key leadership appointments include Mr. Sameer Tandon as President, APAC, Africa, and Europe, and Mr. Ashish Dobhal as President, Americas, with expanded global mandates. These changes aim to accelerate decision-making and enhance organizational agility.
UPL Announces Leadership Transition and Restructuring
Following the recent intimation regarding the cessation of Mr. Mike Frank as Chief Executive Officer of UPL Corporation Limited, effective August 31, 2026, UPL Limited has announced significant updates to its senior leadership arrangements. The company has restructured its leadership to ensure strategic continuity and accelerate decision-making across its global operations.
Key Leadership Appointments
Mr. Jai Shroff will continue to serve as Group Chairman and CEO and will also lead the Global Crop Protection business. To support this, the following senior leadership appointments with expanded global mandates have been made:
- Mr. Sameer Tandon has been appointed as President, APAC, Africa, and Europe.
- Mr. Ashish Dobhal has been appointed as President, Americas.
This new leadership structure is designed to drive continuity of strategic direction while fostering a simpler, flatter, and more agile organization, aligning with the company’s objective of building a more effective operational framework.
Leadership Profiles
Mr. Sameer Tandon brings over 26 years of leadership experience in B2B and B2C businesses within the consumer goods and crop protection industries. He has a proven track record in P&L responsibility, driving business transformation, customer engagement, and profitable growth across India, APAC, and Europe.
Mr. Ashish Dobhal possesses over 23 years of leadership experience in key agricultural markets across Asia, Europe, and the Middle East. His expertise spans Sales, R&D, and M&A, having held full P&L responsibility as CEO of UPL Sustainable Agri Solutions (SAS) and previously as Global Head of Sales and Supply Chain. He is recognized for driving growth, enhancing organizational capabilities, and achieving operational excellence.
The company reiterates its commitment to a leadership team focused on driving profitable growth, improving operations, and creating long-term value for its stakeholders.
Source: BSE
