Dr. Villoo Morawala-Patell is an Academic Entrepreneur who founded Avesthagen in 1998. Avesthagen is globally recognized as a leading systems biology company with a unique model focused on the convergence of food, pharma and population genetics. A convergence that leads to continuous and path-breaking innovations in predictive, preventive, personalized healthcare. Owing to her pioneering work in the field of molecular biology, Dr. Patell has long-standing professional relationships with individuals, institutions and corporates working in the domain of biotechnology across the world. She is a key member of the Task Force and Vision Group for Biotechnology, instituted by the State Government of Karnataka and founding member of the Association of Biotechnology Led Enterprises (ABLE). Dr. Patell was Awarded the 'Officer of the National Order of Merit' by the President of the French Republic in April 2008.
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Mr. Koen Completed his Master of Science Degree in Agriculture (Crop Science) at Wageningen Agricultural University. The Netherlands with Majors in Plant Breeding, Crop Modeling and Business Administration, he has immense experience in productivity improvement and management control in Europe and Asia in diverse businesses. Here at Avesthagen he is a member of the management team and responsible for ensuring corporate and legal functions of the company.

Manan Bhatt has 27 years' rich experience in business development of Indo-European technology and investments having worked with MNCs such as IRI and ENI groups of Italy and BNP-Paribas of France. He also had 4yrs tenure with UNIDO (United Nations Industrial Development Organization) as the Representative of India in France, for the promotion of Indo-French technology investments and business partnerships.