FMC Corporation, a global leader in agricultural sciences, has appointed Industry Veteran Bijender Vats as Head of Human Resources for India and South West Asia. In this strategic leadership role, Vats will be responsible for driving the company’s people agenda across one of its most critical and diverse regions.
With a distinguished career spanning over 25 years, Vats brings deep expertise in organizational transformation, talent strategy, and leadership development. He has held senior HR roles at some of India’s most respected life sciences and agrochemical companies, including Crystal Crop Protection Limited, MSD, Dr. Reddy’s Laboratories, Novartis India, and Cipla. Throughout his career, he has led initiatives that have successfully aligned people strategies with business growth, fostered inclusive workplace cultures, and built high-performing teams.
At FMC, Vats is expected to play a pivotal role in strengthening the company’s human capital capabilities, accelerating leadership development, and supporting its long-term growth strategy in the region.
His appointment underscores FMC’s commitment to investing in people-centric leadership as it continues to expand its footprint in India and South West Asia.