Sucheta is the Global Head of Sustainability at East-West Seed, a leading tropical vegetable seed company dedicated to improving the livelihoods of smallholder farmers across Asia, Africa, and Latin America.
With over twenty years of experience working in Sustainability, Corporate Responsibility in diverse industries, Sucheta spearheads East-West Seed's global commitment to embed sustainability at the core of the business—integrating environmental care, climate resilience, and farmer livelihood improvement.
Beyond her role at East-West Seed, Sucheta serves as a member of ISF’s Environmental and Social Responsibility (ESR) coordination group which is established to promote environmentally, socially, and ethically responsible business practices involving the seed sector.
Sucheta is passionate about pioneering sustainability as a driver of business resilience, empowering farmers, and inspiring collective action across the agricultural value chain.
The seed industry forms the foundation of the global food system. Today, as the world faces challenges such as climate change, soil degradation, and evolving farmer livelihoods, the industry has a unique opportunity to be part of the solution by embedding sustainability at its core.
This presentation highlights why now is the right time for APSA to lead on sustainability — not as a response to crisis, but as a proactive step toward resilience and shared prosperity. Drawing on recent data and inspiring examples, it will showcase how the seed industry can drive positive transformation: from enhancing soil health and biodiversity to empowering farmers and strengthening climate resilience.
It also proposes sharing sustainable agriculture practices among APSA members through collaboration — working together to create shared value and build a thriving, sustainable future for all.
