Dr Manash Chatterjee

Manash leads initiatives to identify and develop new growth opportunities, strengthen strategic industry partnerships, and expand commercial activities and collaborative research funding. His focus is on connecting Niab’s scientific expertise and capabilities with industry needs, creating long-term partnerships and supporting sustainable income growth.

Manash brings over 25 years of international experience in plant genetics, crop improvement, biotechnology and commercial innovation. His career spans scientific and commercial leadership, including experience at Biogemma, part of the Limagrain Group, and founding BenchBio, an agricultural biotechnology company established as a joint venture with UPL. He has worked extensively with seed companies, research institutions and industry partners worldwide, translating scientific innovation into commercial opportunities and practical applications. He previously worked at Niab as a Project Leader.

Manash contributes to international agriculture innovation through CLUB DEMETER, a Paris based agriculture think tank, and serves on the Strategic Advisory Panel, of Cambridge- based NNEdPro connecting crop innovation with nutrition, food security and sustainable livelihoods. He has also served on the BBSRC Agri-Food Committee bringing expertise in agricultural science, innovation and sustainable food systems.

Manash holds a PhD in Plant Genetics and Molecular Biology from the John Innes Centre/University of East Anglia and conducted post-doctoral research at the Salk Institute for Biological Studies in Professor Joanne Chory’s laboratory.