Meet Our Leadership Team
Dedicated professionals driving sustainable agriculture and rural empowerment across India
Mr. Saravanan Ramasamy
Director
Profile Overview
A Mechanical Engineering graduate and versatile entrepreneur, Mr. Saravanan Ramasamy brings rich experience across IT services, logistics, social development, and sustainable agriculture. He has worked internationally as a Senior Business Analyst in Melbourne, led logistics operations at Sri Saravanan & Co., and trained over 7,500 professionals through leadership and team-building programs with HASU Infotech.
Detailed Background
Mr. Saravanan Ramasamy, a Bachelor of Mechanical Engineering graduate, is an enterprising leader whose professional journey spans diverse industries including IT services, logistics, social development, and sustainable agriculture. With extensive hands-on experience in the complete spectrum of IT-related operations, he has consistently demonstrated exceptional skills in client engagement, project execution, and team leadership. His corporate career includes serving as a Senior Business Analyst for a leading financial services organisation in Melbourne, Australia, where he honed his analytical and cross-cultural communication expertise. As Director of M/s. Sri Saravanan & Co., a logistics firm, he streamlined operations and built strong commercial partnerships. Parallel to his corporate ventures, he has actively contributed to the non-profit sector, serving as a Trustee of Action for Rehabilitation, Reconstruction, Education, Development Support Trust (ARREDS Trust), working alongside LA Samy to implement community development programs. In his role as Director of M/s. HASU Infotech (India) Pvt Ltd, Mr. Saravanan designed and delivered innovative outdoor adventure training programs in Yelagiri Hills, Tamil Nadu, benefiting over 7,500 employees from various organisations. These initiatives fostered leadership qualities, collaboration, and problem-solving skills among participants. Deeply connected to his agricultural roots, Mr. Saravanan has cultivated strong relationships with farming communities, agri-scientists, and rural entrepreneurs. His vision extends beyond business success—he aspires to empower rural farmers by introducing sustainable and profitable crop models, leveraging natural resources like vetiver for eco-friendly products, and creating value chains that ensure fair pricing and market access for agricultural produce. As Director of ARREDS Green Energy Pvt Ltd, he dreams of transforming the company into a global leader in sustainable agriculture and renewable energy, with a special focus on vetiver-based innovations. His mission is to integrate technology, environmental stewardship, and rural development—creating a greener economy that uplifts both people and the planet.
Ms. Uma Saravanan
Director, Operations & Sustainability
Profile Overview
Ms. Uma Saravanan is an accomplished professional with a unique blend of corporate expertise and human-centric leadership. She began her career as a Business Analyst at Reuters, Bangalore, where she developed strong analytical, process management, and problem-solving skills. Her professional journey later evolved toward people development, as she established herself as a practicing Counseling Psychologist, helping individuals and teams unlock their potential and achieve holistic well-being.
Detailed Background
At ARREDS Green Energy Pvt Ltd, Uma plays a pivotal role in overseeing operations and driving sustainability initiatives. She combines her analytical acumen with deep empathy, ensuring that business processes are efficient, environmentally responsible, and community-focused. Her vision extends far beyond operational excellence—Uma dreams of creating agricultural ecosystems where farmers adopt regenerative and climate-smart practices, women in rural communities gain greater economic independence, and young people view agriculture as a viable and dignified career. She is passionate about integrating mental well-being into rural livelihood programs, believing that empowered and resilient farming communities form the foundation for a truly sustainable future. With her leadership, ARREDS Green Energy strives to build not just profitable ventures, but thriving, self-reliant communities in harmony with nature.
Mr. Devasagayam
Director / Advisor – Social Business & Farmer Empowerment
Profile Overview
Mr. Devasagayam is a development strategist and social business architect with extensive experience in designing and implementing initiatives that create sustainable livelihoods for rural communities. He has been a key contributor to the Pragati Project in Andhra Pradesh, an ambitious program aimed at ensuring living incomes for small and marginal turmeric farmers. Through this work, he has helped farmers adopt better cultivation practices, strengthen market linkages, and improve household incomes.
Detailed Background
His expertise extends to networking and strengthening Farmer Producer Organisations (FPOs) across Southern India, enabling them to function as independent, market-driven entities. By fostering collaboration among FPOs, he has facilitated knowledge exchange, collective bargaining, and value chain integration—enhancing the competitiveness of smallholder farmers. Mr. Devasagayam is skilled in project design and strategic planning for social enterprises, ensuring they achieve both financial viability and measurable social impact. He is equally adept at capacity building of human resource teams, instilling in them the values of business excellence, community responsibility, and personal growth. His approach balances organisational performance with the empowerment of individuals, making every project a platform for both economic sustainability and self-development. Passionate about transforming agriculture into a dignified and profitable profession, he envisions building scalable social business models that connect rural producers directly with markets while preserving ecological balance and community well-being.