Who We Are

Your Sustainable Supplier of Medicinal and Aromatic Plant Ingredients

At NaturaYuva, we are committed to providing you with high-quality medicinal and aromatic plant ingredients sourced through ethical and sustainable practices. We understand that conscious buyers not only prioritize the quality of the products but also the social and environmental impact of their sourcing decisions. That's why we integrate principles of social responsibility, ethical labor practices, and respect for indigenous knowledge into every aspect of our operations.

 

Regenerative Agriculture

Our commitment to regenerative agriculture goes beyond just farming practices. We understand its crucial role in improving soil health, enhancing biodiversity, and mitigating climate change. By embracing regenerative agriculture, we not only ensure the sustainable sourcing of plant ingredients but also actively contribute to ecosystem restoration and resilience.

 

Sustainable Supply Chains

Building sustainable supply chains is at the core of our ethos. We prioritize ethical and responsible sourcing practices throughout our supply chain to minimize negative environmental and social impacts. By promoting transparency and accountability, we strive to create a supply chain that supports the well-being of both people and the planet.

 

Biodiversity Conservation

Preserving biodiversity is central to our mission. We recognize that it's essential for maintaining the health and resilience of ecosystems. Through our focus on biodiversity conservation, we help protect endangered species, maintain ecosystem balance, and safeguard genetic diversity for long-term agricultural sustainability.

 

Ethical Responsibility

We uphold ethical responsibility in all our endeavors. Our commitment to fair labor practices ensures that workers involved in the farming and production of our plant ingredients are treated with dignity and respect. By prioritizing ethical responsibility, we support the livelihoods of smallholder farmers and promote social equity within our supply chain.

 

Quality by Design

At NaturaYuva, quality is not just a goal but a standard. Our approach to quality by design ensures that every step of our process is meticulously crafted to deliver excellence. From cultivation to processing, we adhere to stringent quality standards to guarantee the purity, potency, and safety of our plant ingredients.

 

Carbon Footprint Reduction

At NaturaYuva, we prioritize not only reducing our carbon footprint but also enhancing soil health and nutrition through innovative practices. Through our holistic approach to farming, we actively contribute to carbon sequestration efforts. Trees in agroforestry systems capture and store carbon in their biomass and in the soil, while diverse crop rotations enhance carbon storage capacity. By harnessing the power of nature, we mitigate climate change while promoting sustainable agriculture and soil health.

Our Team

Executive Team

15 years + experience in agribusiness and chemicals companies internationally. Previously Head of EMEA Business Development and Strategy at Syngenta AG.

Arko Chatterjee

Arko Chatterjee

Founder and CEO

10 years of experience in phytopharmarmaceutical and health sector. Responsible for farm impact implementation and monitoring - in particular empowerment of women.

malabika.chatterjee@naturayuva.com
Malabika Chatterjee

Malabika Chatterjee

Co-Founder and Director

15 years experience as corporate lawyer and legal expert in India with exposure to the chemicals sector. Previously Head Legal at Lanxess India.

sreeram.venkey@naturayuva.com
Sreeram Venkey

Sreeram Venkey

Legal and Corporate Affairs Director

10 years experience in sustainable finance and business consulting. Previously Senior Analyst at J. Safra Sarasin Asset Management.

invest@naturayuva.com
Guillaume Krepper

Guillaume Krepper

Strategy and Finance Director

10 years experience in laboratory analytics and industrial processes in the health care and engineering sectors. Previously consultant at Thermo Fisher Scientific.

anil.nimkar@naturayuva.com
Anil Nimkar

Anil Nimkar

Executive Director Quality and Analytics Management

25 years experience as ethnobotanist researcher heading projects with applications in nutraceuticals and pharmaceuticals market.

aroumougame.s@naturayuva.com
Souprayane Aroumougame

Souprayane Aroumougame

Technical Director

Global sales and marketing professional with a record of driving profitable revenue growth through robust strategic planning, sales and marketing plans, in dynamic and demanding environments. Former global head of marketing of Swiss Post Solutions. 

david.dorling@naturayuva.com
David Dorling

David Dorling

Chief Sales and Marketing Officer

Esther Evelikar

Business Service Manager India

>25 years experience in sales marketing and general management positions in various life sciences verticals

diana.rudolph@naturayuva.com
Diana Rudolph

Diana Rudolph

CEO NaturaYuva Deutschland GmbH


Advisory Board

Investor and Advisor with 20+ years of experience in pharma/biotech business and neuroscience research. Currently COO of Sonnet BioTherapeutics CH SA

Gael Hedou

Gael Hedou

Professor emeritus Department of Botany, University of Basel; Involved in Indo-Swiss biotech and AgTech research projects.

Andres Wiemken

Andres Wiemken

Cosmetics actives R&D veteran in the Swiss industry; Currently senior scientist at Mibelle Biochemistry.

Frank Gafner

Frank Gafner

Investor and advisor with 30+ years of senior management experience in the Food, Flavour and Fragrance Industries.

Cosimo Trimigliozzi

Cosimo Trimigliozzi

Senior independent board member of various Swiss companies and funds with leadership experience in Agribusiness and Finance. Former head of Diverse Field Crops Syngenta Seeds and Executive Leadership team member of Syngenta Seeds and DeLaRue Group 

Serge Zybach

Serge Zybach

Senior investment banker and sustainable finance specialist. Former head of energy for HSBC

Christine Baker

Christine Baker

Advisory Board Member

We disrupt the natural ingredients market to the benefit of consumers, global manufacturers of natural products (our clients), farmers and nature.

Arko Chatterjee, Founder and CEO Naturayuva