Sunitha Simon joins Corteva Agriscience to lead South Asia communications
Her move comes after 16 years at Airtel, where she was part of the company's communications function through a period of significant transformation in India's telecom landscape
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Published: Sep 16, 2026 4:30 PM | 1 min read
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- Sunitha Simon has transitioned from Airtel to Corteva Agriscience as Communications Lead for South Asia after 16 years in the telecom sector.
- She announced her new role on LinkedIn, emphasizing her motivation driven by purpose and the importance of food security.
- Simon's new position involves overseeing communications in the agricultural technology and solutions sector at Corteva Agriscience.
- Her background in telecom will inform her approach to corporate storytelling in agriculture, focusing on innovation and resilience.
After a 16-year stint with Airtel, Sunitha Simon has moved to Corteva Agriscience as Communications Lead - South Asia.
Simon announced the move on LinkedIn, marking a shift from the telecom sector to agriculture, with food security and purpose emerging as key factors behind the transition.
“After 16 years of being at the heart of telecom revolution at Airtel, I’m excited to announce my new role leading Communications for South Asia at Corteva Agriscience.
Joining the agricultural sector right now is a deliberate choice driven by purpose. Food security isn't just a global challenge; it’s a human one. I am proud to be part of an industry that is so grounded in reality, working to tell the stories of innovation and resilience that keep our world moving forward.”
At Corteva Agriscience, Simon will take on the South Asia communications mandate as the company operates across the agricultural technology and solutions ecosystem.
Her move comes after 16 years at Airtel, where she was part of the company's communications function through a period of significant transformation in India's telecom landscape.
The transition marks a new sector for Simon, bringing her communications experience from telecom into agriculture, where corporate storytelling intersects with themes including food security, innovation and resilience.
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