Team Malenadu
At Malenadu Natural Producer Company Limited, our strength lies in our people - farmers, innovators, enablers and changemakers who are deeply connected to the land and driven by a shared vision of sustainable rural development.
As a Farmer Producer Company, our team includes a diverse group of individuals - from smallholder cultivators and traditional artisans to experienced professionals in agriculture, supply chain, community development and digital commerce. Together, we work across farms, villages and digital platforms to bridge the gap between rural producers and conscious consumers.
Each member of our team brings unique expertise and a deep-rooted commitment to ecological integrity, fair trade and community ownership.
Whether working on the ground with farmer groups or building systems to take our produce to the world, we are united by a simple goal: to grow prosperity from the grassroots.
Board of Directors
Our Board of Directors, composed primarily of experienced professionals with farming roots, provides strategic guidance and ensures that the company remains true to its mission of empowering rural producers and building a transparent, farmer-led enterprise.

Sandeep Hegde 

Founding Members
Our Board of Directors, composed primarily of experienced professionals with farming roots, provides strategic guidance and ensures that the company remains true to its mission of empowering rural producers and building a transparent, farmer-led enterprise.

RK Patil
R. K. Patil is a seasoned technologist and entrepreneur with a proven track record of building scalable technology solutions with deep societal impact. As the Co-founder and CEO of Vayavya Labs, he has led cutting-edge work in embedded systems and semiconductor automation, positioning India as a global player in specialized software solutions.
At Malenadu Natural Producer Company Limited, R. K. Patil brings his passion for rural development, technology-led transformation, and inclusive innovation to the forefront. His experience in working with global corporations, startups, and grassroots ecosystems makes him a valuable bridge between rural enterprise and modern industry practices.