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Dr Lukeshni Chetty Appointed as Agbiz Second Deputy Chairperson
Published: 23/04/2025
We are pleased to share that Dr Lukeshni Chetty, General Manager of the South African National Seed Organisation (SANSOR), has been elected as the second Deputy Chairperson of Agbiz.
We are pleased to share that Dr Lukeshni Chetty, General Manager of the South African National Seed Organisation (SANSOR), has been elected as the second Deputy Chairperson of Agbiz.
Her election was confirmed at the Agbiz Annual General Meeting held on 16 April 2025 in Pretoria, following a vote by the Agbiz Council. She joins Deputy Chairperson Antois van der Westhuizen and the broader leadership team in guiding the strategic direction of Agbiz.
Agbiz Chairman, Sean Walsh, welcomed the appointment, saying: “We are very pleased that Dr Lukeshni Chetty is joining the Steerco of Agbiz. Her depth of knowledge, not only in leading member organisations but also across the wider agri-value chain, will add immense value to our leadership team.”
Agbiz CEO, Theo Boshoff said, “we want to extend our congratulations to Dr Chetty and certainly look forward to leaning on her vast knowledge, experience and insights into the value chain.”
About Dr Lukeshni Chetty
Dr Chetty currently serves as the General Manager of SANSOR, representing the South African seed industry both nationally and internationally. She previously held the role of Deputy Director for GMO Research and Monitoring at SANBI and holds a PhD in Biology from the University of the Free State.
Enquiries:
Temba Msiza
Agbiz Digital Communications Manager
temba@agbiz.co.za