Our Team

We're a dynamic group of innovators, engineers, and strategists passionate about revolutionizing agriculture.

Core Team

  • Ayush Nigam

    Ayush Nigam

    Co-Founder & CEO

    B.Tech IIT Madras, ex-Lehman Brothers, Nomura. Driving the vision and strategy of Distinct Horizon.

  • Dr. Ajit Kumar Nigam

    Dr. Ajit Kumar Nigam

    Co-Founder & Head-Strategic Collaborations

    Ex-Additional Secretary, Govt. of India; PhD IIT Guwahati; MS Manchester University. Leading strategic partnerships.

  • Santosh

    Santosh

    Co-Founder & Head-Operations

    Masters IMT Ghaziabad, ex-R&D Engineer. Overseeing all operational aspects of the company.

  • Deepak Pal

    Deepak Pal

    Chief Technology Officer (CTO)

    Masters IIM Mumbai, Serial Entrepreneur. Leading the technology and innovation at Distinct Horizon.

  • Bhawana Kumar

    Bhawana Kumar

    Director - Partnerships

    Ex-Director Partnerships, American India Foundation; Ex-National Head CSR & Sustainability, ICA Foundation; Ex-Regional Head, IDBI Bank.

Advisors

  • Mr. B. B. Singh

    Mr. B. B. Singh

    Head – New Business Development, Tata Chemicals Ltd.

  • Dr. Upendra Singh

    Dr. Upendra Singh

    Principal Scientist, Led Global Spread of UDP technology, IFDC, USA

  • Dr. Sanjeeb Choudhuri

    Dr. Sanjeeb Choudhuri

    Consultant, World Bank; Former Executive Director, VFRC

  • Mr. Hemendra Mathur

    Mr. Hemendra Mathur

    Venture Partner, Bharat Innovation Fund

  • Dr. Indramani Mishra

    Dr. Indramani Mishra

    Head – Agricultural Engineering, IARI, New Delhi

  • Prof. Sunil Maheshwari

    Prof. Sunil Maheshwari

    Expert in HR & Strategy, IIM Ahmedabad

  • Capt. Ashok Kumar

    Capt. Ashok Kumar

    Former General Manager, NABARD