Our Team
Team Magnus
Our Values
Trust
Trust is the foundation of our partnerships—with farmers, communities, and collaborators. We believe in building long-term relationships rooted in reliability and respect.
Sustainability
We are committed to creating solutions that protect the planet and preserve resources, ensuring agriculture thrives for future generations.
Transparency
Openness drives progress. We share knowledge, communicate clearly, and operate with complete transparency to build confidence among all stakeholders.
Quality
Excellence is non-negotiable. From our products to our services, we uphold the highest standards of quality to deliver lasting impact.
Innovation
Innovation is at the heart of everything we do. We embrace curiosity, creativity, and technology to solve today’s challenges and shape tomorrow’s agriculture.
Leadership Team
Leadership Team
Mr. Girish Sarda
Director
Mr. Girish Sarda
Director
With a degree in Horticulture and an MBA in Marketing from the State of Maharashtra, Mr. Girish Sarda brings over 23 years of expertise in retail operations and the marketing of agricultural products. His career spans both national and international arenas, having worked with globally recognized organizations such as DuPont, ITC, SGS, and Mahyco.
From the very beginning, his focus has been clear, to ensure farmers receive fair returns for the produce they work tirelessly to grow.
Driven by this vision, he partnered with Mr. Laxman Savalkar to establish Magnus Farm, a company built on the principles of quality, sustainability, and farmer empowerment. As a next step towards the betterment of farmers after providing them with the market for their produce he is all set to help farmers by providing quality inputs and technology. This led to the formation of Magnus Agtech
Today, Mr. Girish leads with a mission to connect Indian farmers to global markets, uplift rural livelihoods, and position Magnus Farms and Magnus AgTech as a global symbol of trust, excellence, and innovation in fresh produce and quality inputs.
Mr. Laxman Savalkar
Director
visionary leader with deep agricultural roots, Mr. Laxman Savalkar was born into a farming family where the land was more than just a livelihood, it was a way of life. From a young age, he absorbed the wisdom of traditional farming, yet envisioned a future where these age-old practices could thrive alongside modern science and innovation.
Determined to turn this vision into reality, he pursued a Master’s Degree in Food Technology from Greenwich University, London. There, he sharpened his expertise, learning how to combine cutting-edge technology with the authenticity of India’s agricultural heritage.
Over the past 18 years, Mr. Laxman has built an illustrious career in the Agri Tech industry. His experiences across domestic and international markets have given him a unique perspective on what it takes to deliver excellence on a global scale.
Yet, when presented with opportunities to remain abroad, his heart led him back to India. Guided by a deep sense of patriotism and an unwavering commitment to uplift farmers, he co-founded Magnus AgTech with Mr. Girish Sarda. Together, they set out to redefine Indian agriculture, ensuring farmers not only grow but prosper.
Today, Mr. Laxman drives Magnus Farms with a singular mission, to fuse tradition with innovation, empower farming communities, and place Indian farmers among the best in the world
Mr. Laxman Savalkar
Director
Mr. Parag Sabnis
CEO
Mr. Parag Sabnis
CEO
Parag Sabnis is an accomplished agribusiness leader and strategist with over 22 years of diverse experience in Agri-input Sales & Marketing, Business Development, Fresh Produce Procurement, Commodity Finance, and P&L Management. He has successfully steered growth and innovation across leading organizations including Gencrest, Agribazaar, Coromandel International Ltd., Monsanto India Ltd., ICICI Bank, and Retail Concepts (Reliance Industries Ltd.).
With a proven track record of scaling businesses, launching products, and driving farmer-centric engagement, Parag is recognized for his ability to blend strategic vision with executional excellence. He has consistently delivered revenue growth, operational efficiency, and market expansion, while fostering high-performing teams and sustainable business practices.
A Horticulture graduate, Parag holds an MBA in Marketing from Savitribai Phule Pune University and has completed the Strategic Management Program at IIM Ahmedabad. His leadership style combines market insight, innovation, and collaboration, positioning him as a catalyst for growth in the agribusiness sector.
Mr.Subodh Sandikar
COO
With over two decades of leadership in the agribusiness sector, Subodh Sandikar brings a unique blend of technical expertise in crop protection and strategic marketing acumen. As Director at Ameya Agritech Products Pvt. Ltd., he has spearheaded business growth, brand building, and market expansion for nearly 16 years.
A postgraduate in Rural Management from Xavier Institute of Management, Bhubaneswar, and an M.Sc. in Entomology, Subodh combines deep agricultural science knowledge with sharp business insight. His career journey spans leadership roles at DSCL and Ameya Agritech, where he has successfully driven innovation, customer engagement, and long-term value creation.
Recognized for his strategic vision, agribusiness expertise, and people-centric leadership, Subodh continues to contribute to advancing Indian agriculture through sustainable and scalable growth.
Mr. Saurabh Gilda
COO
Saurabh completed his B.Tech in Mechanical Engineering from VJTI Mumbai and an MBA in Operations and Strategy from IIM Lucknow. He began his career at OLA Electric in Bangalore, where he spent over 3.5 years in the After-Sales division, developing scalable service frameworks and enhancing customer experience in the electric mobility sector. This role equipped him with strong expertise in operations management, process improvement, and strategic problem-solving.
His association with agriculture stems from his family business in the distribution of seeds, pesticides, and fertilizers, where he has been actively involved for the past year. This experience has given him firsthand exposure to the agricultural ecosystem and the challenges faced by farmers, while also deepening his commitment to improving agri-value chains.
At Magnus Agtech, he envisions bridging the gap between modern technology, structured management practices, and farmer-centric solutions. His goal is to bring innovation, sustainability, and efficiency into agriculture, ensuring that farmers not only access high-quality inputs but also benefit from knowledge and long-term growth opportunities.
By combining academic excellence, corporate experience, and grassroots involvement in agriculture, he is focused on creating meaningful impact and contributing to a more resilient and sustainable future for farming.
