AlgaEnergy is a biotechnology-based company specialized in the science of microalgae. The company’s mission is to develop and commercialize innovative high-quality products derived from microalgae, targeting specific needs in different industries.In the agricultural sector, after 10 years of research and development, AlgaEnergyhas launched its brand AgriAlgae, a range of biostimulants combining different microalgae species grown at the company’s facilities.

 

As AlgaEnergy expands its international business strategy the company has initially focused on agricultural markets in which there is a growing need for innovation and efficient solutions to increase crop yields and quality.In these markets, AlgaEnergy is in the field of sustainably-produced biological solutions and their application to agriculture. After the recent incorporation of Douglas Ry Wagner as President of International Agribusiness of AlgaEnergy, the company has announced the appointment of Debabrata Sarkar as Vice President, Asia Pacific.

 

Debabrata Sarkar is Agricultural Graduate with MBA from the Indian Institute of Management Calcutta (IIM Calcutta) and has over 20 years of experience in the international agricultural sector. During this time, he has worked in commercial roles and business development, and in the fields of marketing, brand management and registration, development and launch of new products. He also has in-depth knowledge of the Asian market. Sarkar has also held executive roles in leading global companies such as Monsanto (as Business Manager, Profit Centre Head, Regional Product Leader), Chemtura (as Head of Marketing and Business Development in South Asia), and as a Country Head for India for a US-based biologicals solution company.

 

AlgaEnergy has also appointed Dr. Lokesh Singh as Country Manager for AlgaEnergy in India. Dr. Singh carried out his Ph.D. in Plant Breeding & Genetics at the University of Haryana (HAU) and brings over 15 years of experience. He has held executive roles with a strong commercial and technological profile in leading companies such as Monsanto (as Regional Technology Development Manager and Regional Sales Manager), Alliance Manager for a US-based biological company for India. He has also worked as Senior Research Fellow in the State Agricultural University in India.

 

The addition of Mr. Sakar and Dr. Singh to the AlgaEnergy leadership team would help the company to expand its presence and expertise across many international markets and take its range of environmentally friendly agricultural products to the Asia and India region.

AlgaEnergy is a biotechnology-based company specialized in the science of microalgae. Owing to its expansion plans, the company has appointed Debabrata Sarkar as Vice President, Asia Pacific and Dr Lokesh Singh as India Country Manager.