Alltech is proud to celebrate a significant milestone as Dr. Aman Sayed, managing director of Alltech India and regional director of Alltech in South Asia, completes 20 years of distinguished service with the company. A recognized leader in the animal health and nutrition industry, Dr. Aman has played a pivotal role in shaping Alltech’s presence and impact across South Asia and beyond.
Over the past two decades, Alltech has experienced significant growth and become a major player in South Asia’s animal nutrition sector. The global agri-food company now has four warehouses across India, an Alltech IFM laboratory in Bangalore, a blending plant and warehouse in Bangladesh, an office in Nepal, and an organic trace minerals production plant in Pune — the largest facility of its kind in Asia.
Under Dr. Aman’s leadership, the South Asia team has excelled in bringing Alltech’s global expertise to local food production challenges, introducing tailored nutritional solutions packages that help farmers improve animal performance and lower overall costs. Producers from across the region benefit from Alltech’s premium, science-backed speciality ingredients, on-farm expertise and laboratory analytical services, farm sustainability programs and other educational resources.
The Alltech IFM laboratory in Bangalore, for example, allows customers to have their feed rations evaluated for protein and energy availability, providing insights into the efficacy of their feed and how supplementation might benefit performance and help lower costs. A new lab in the Pune facility, set to open this year, will offer additional services, such as screening feed for anti-nutritional factors, adulteration, mycotoxins and heavy metals.
Alltech South Asia currently serves the poultry, dairy, aquaculture, pet and equine industries. Dr. Aman is now focused on expanding the company’s regional portfolio to include pig nutrition. He continues to emphasize the importance of delivering high-quality nutritional solutions with integrity and a strong commitment to clean, ethical business practices.
During his tenure in South Asia, Dr. Aman has helped to transform Alltech into a well-respected premium brand with significant annual growth and a strong manufacturing presence. In addition to leaning heavily into innovation, he has invested in training and development opportunities for his sales team, equipping them with the knowledge needed to best serve the region’s agri-food producers.
An alumnus of Bombay Veterinary College, Dr. Aman holds a master’s degree in veterinary science (poultry science) and earned gold medals during both his undergraduate and postgraduate studies. Early in his career, he identified a critical shortage of veterinary specialists in the field — a realization that drove him to pursue roles focused on practical support and customer engagement.
Before joining Alltech in 2005, Dr. Aman gained rich experience through several key assignments. His early contributions with Kemin included establishing a R&D farm and delivering technical services for the poultry industry. Internationally, he led the Free-Range Poultry Project with Emirates Agriculture Technologies in Sharjah and oversaw sales and distribution of Kentucky Equine Research products in the UAE and across the Middle East, supporting the equine racing industry. These diverse roles broadened his perspective and shaped the global leadership approach he brings to Alltech today.
One of the most profound influences on Dr. Aman’s professional life came through his early interactions with Dr. Pearse Lyons, the late founder of Alltech. Inspired by Dr. Lyons’ proactive philosophy of tackling problems head-on, Dr. Aman has embraced a leadership style grounded in innovation, teamwork and integrity.
In his pursuit of continuous growth, Dr. Aman has participated in several professional development programs, most notably the Alltech Mini-MBA, developed in collaboration with University College Dublin’s Michael Smurfit Graduate Business School. The program deepened his entrepreneurial mindset and reinforced the value of calculated risk-taking to achieve sustainable innovation and profitability.
Reflecting on his journey, Dr. Aman said: “It’s often said that everything comes to you at the right time — and you just need to trust the process. That perfectly sums up my career path. I’m truly grateful to be part of a company whose vision I wholeheartedly believe in. Choosing to leave my role in the Middle East and return to India has been the most rewarding decision of my career.”
Dr. Aman plays a pivotal role not only within Alltech but also across the broader animal health industry. He currently serves as vice president of the Indian Federation of Animal Health Companies (INFAH), chairs INFAH’s Aqua Subcommittee, and is a member of the Ad Hoc Board of Studies in Animal Husbandry and Allied Sciences at the Faculty of Agriculture, Veterinary, Fisheries and Allied Sciences, Goa University. In recognition of his exceptional contributions to the industry, Dr. Aman was honoured with the ‘Best Development Leader 2023’ award by Poultry Fortune group and an ‘IPSA Fellow 2024’ award by the Indian Poultry Science Association.
With a career spanning over 25 years, Dr. Aman has navigated both calm and challenging waters, consistently making critical decisions that drive business growth and long-term profitability. Throughout his journey, he has remained grounded in three core values that guide his leadership and mentorship styles: honesty, openness and diligence. He believes these principles reflect a person’s ethics, growth mindset, and degree of engagement—both personally and professionally.
“The only way to do exceptional work is to enjoy what you do,” Dr. Aman said. “I feel passionate and energetic about my role at Alltech — it’s what I live and breathe.”
A firm believer in teamwork over individual success, he attributes his achievements to the collective spirit of collaboration within his teams.
As Alltech continues to expand its regional footprint, Dr. Aman remains focused on nurturing a purpose-driven culture centred on people, planet and producer profitability. Looking ahead, he aspires to scale Alltech’s mission of Working Together for a Planet of Plenty® across broader geographies while staying firmly rooted in the values that have guided his success.
