Corporate Governance
Governance Structure
To reflect our corporate structure, we have established a two-tier corporate governance system to govern Myanma Awba effectively:
- At the Group level, our Board of Directors includes three directors. They benefit from the support of our Advisory Board to ensure an efficient oversight of its responsibilities for the Group. The Advisory Group includes two members.
- The Group Board is supported by our Executive Committee, which includes representatives of the main Business Units and Functions of Myanma Awba.

Our distinguished Advisory Board and Executive Committee take the lead in ensuring the Group remains true to its values and beliefs as it serves the farmers of Myanmar.
Board of Directors and Advisory Board Members

Thadoe Hein
Chairman and Group Chief Executive Officer

Soe Mar Lar
Board Member

Soe Min Thant
Group Treasurer

Raymond Leung
Board Member

Rajesh Malhotra
CEO of Maha Agriculture Public Co. Ltd.
Board Responsibilities
Theme | Responsibilities |
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Strategy |
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Risk & Controls |
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Stakeholders |
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People |
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The Board benefits from the support of the Advisory Board in fulfilling its duties.
BOD Composition (as of 31 March 2022)
Gender diversity of the Board
Breakdown of directorships by type
Meeting attendance & activities of the Board
Activities of the Board and Advisory Board
In FY 20/21, the Board met 25 times. This high number of meetings reflects the Board’s involvement in the Group’s operation after February 2021. The Board was focused on safeguarding the Group’s sustainability, the security and integrity of its assets, the health and safety of its staff, and the continuity and compliance of its operations. It also reviewed and ensured that Myanma Awba’s mission was still relevant.
In FY 21/22, the Board met six times.
Attendance
The attendance of each Member is summarised in the table below:
Name | Type of Directorship | FY 21/22 | FY 20/21 |
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Thadoe Hein | Executive Chairman (Board and Advisory Board) | 6/6 | 25/25 |
Soe Mar Lar | Non-Executive Director (Board) | 6/6 | 25/25 |
Soe Min Thant | Executive Director (Board) | 6/6 | 25/25 |
Raymond Leung | Independent Non-Executive Director (Advisory Board) | 6/6 | 25/25 |
Rajesh Malhotra | Executive Director (Advisory Board) | 6/6 | 25/25 |
Executive Committee

Martin Weiss
Chief Agronomist and CEO of Ayeyarwaddy Seeds & Irrigation Co. Ltd.

Rajesh Malhotra
CEO of Maha Agriculture Private Co. Ltd.

Yeo Joohua
Group Chief Operating Officer

Thaung Htike
Managing Director of Maha Agriculture Private
Co. Ltd.

Pyae Zone
Founder & CEO of Zega Finance Co. Ltd.

Cho Win Hlaing
CEO of Myanma Sanpya Crop Nutrition Co. Ltd. & EvoGro Co. Ltd.

Soe Than
Managing Director of Ayeryarwaddy Seeds

Than Tint
CEO of Myanma Awba Industries Co. Ltd.

Yamin Thandar
CEO of Piti Pyae Zone Co. Ltd.

Nyan Lin
Co-CEO of Wisarra International Co. Ltd.

Tin Aung Moe
Co-CEO of Wisarra International Co. Ltd.

Maung Maung Khaing
CEO of Myanma Kaung Thuka Co. Ltd.

Nyi Nyi Kyaw Lwin Oo
Group Chief Sustainability Officer

Nandar Myat Oo
Group Chief Accountant

Rupesh Kumar Sinha
COO of Maha Agriculture Private Co. Ltd.
Milestones






Development of Yangon Citrus farm, the first-ever commercial scale lowland citrus farm in Yangon with sophisticated water management system.


Expansion of research team to 50 agronomists.
Growth of distribution network with over 50 dealers nationwide.

Achieving landmark US$1m sales for crop protection products
Formation of Research and Development team with 5 agronomists.