Saurin Nanavati

Saurin Nanavati is the Founder of Ethos Agriculture, a company he established in 2017 to promote integrated approaches in sustainable agriculture.1 With extensive experience in managing sustainable coffee, cocoa, and cotton programs across 20 countries, Nanavati is a recognized expert in the field of sustainable agriculture.1

Professional Background

Nanavati's career spans several key roles in the sustainable agriculture and development sectors:

Founder of Ethos Agriculture (2018 - Present): Ethos Agriculture focuses on promoting holistic approaches for sustainable development by applying best practices in supply chain management, agricultural research, rural development, data science, and marketing.1

Board of Directors at Singing Rooster (2013 - Present): In this role, Nanavati is responsible for fundraising and value chain relations, working to build awareness of the Singing Rooster model throughout the sustainable coffee, international development, and impact investment sectors.1

Managing Director at Committee on Sustainability Assessment (May 2014 - Dec 2018): Nanavati worked with private, research, and development organizations to design and implement sustainable trade platforms in the coffee sector.1

Vice President at Root Capital (2010 - 2013): He designed, developed, and managed Root Capital's Financial Advisory Services program, raising $10 million in funding to support on-site financial management training for over 200 fair trade and organic certified producer organizations.1

Areas of Expertise

Nanavati's expertise covers a wide range of areas within sustainable agriculture:

• Regions: Latin America, Haiti, East Africa, India
• Sectors: Fair Trade, Direct Trade, Organic, Coffee, Cocoa, Cotton, Honey
• Specializations: Inclusive Supply Chains, Impact Assessment, Rural Agriculture Extension, Producer Organizations, Cooperative Management, Nonprofit Program Development1

Through his work at Ethos Agriculture and his various roles in the industry, Saurin Nanavati continues to contribute significantly to the promotion of sustainable agricultural practices and the development of integrated approaches in the field.