Anuj Maheshwari
About Anuj Maheshwari
Anuj Maheshwari is the Managing Director & Head of Agri-Food at Temasek and serves on the boards of multiple companies across various countries. He has extensive experience in investment management, particularly in the Middle East and Africa, and holds an MBA from Harvard Business School.
Title and Current Roles
Anuj Maheshwari is the Managing Director & Head, Agri-Food at Temasek in Singapore. He is also a Board Member at multiple organizations including Olam Agri in Singapore, Rivulis Irrigation in Israel, Temasek Life Sciences Accelerator in Singapore, and CEVA SANTE ANIMALE in Libourne, France.
Professional Experience at Temasek
Anuj Maheshwari joined Temasek in 2004 as a founding member of its India team. Over the years, he held various roles, including Director from 2008 to 2016 and Associate Director from 2006 to 2008. Currently, he serves as Managing Director & Head, Agri-Food. He has co-led Temasek's expansion into Africa and the Middle East, focusing on environmental sustainability and societal impact.
Previous Work Experience
Before his current roles, Anuj Maheshwari served as a Board Member at Tana Africa Capital for 12 years, GMR Energy Limited for 4 years, and Tata Teleservices Ltd for 4 years. He also has experience working at McKinsey & Company as a Business Analyst for 3 years and at Windh AB as a Java Developer for 1 year.
Educational Background
Anuj Maheshwari holds an MBA with Honors from Harvard Business School, completed between 2004 and 2006. He also has a B Tech in Electrical Engineering from the Indian Institute of Technology, Bombay, where he studied from 1997 to 2001. Additionally, he is a recipient of the National Talent Scholarship from the Government of India.
Focus on Agri-Food and Sustainability
In his current role at Temasek, Anuj Maheshwari focuses on identifying and supporting innovative Agri-Food companies that offer sustainable solutions and provide better diets. His work emphasizes environmental sustainability and positive societal impact as central themes.