Ms. Ashvini Shete

Business Head – Biopolymers, Praj Industries, Pune

Ms. Ashvini Shete serves as the Business Head – Biopolymers at Praj Industries, Pune, a globally recognized industrial biotechnology company focused on renewable chemicals, bioenergy, and sustainable materials. In her leadership role, she drives the strategic development, commercialization, and market expansion of Praj’s biopolymer portfolio, supporting the transition toward circular and bio-based economies.

With extensive experience in sustainable materials, business development, and techno-commercial strategy, Ms. Shete plays a pivotal role in advancing bio-based polymer solutions designed to replace conventional fossil-derived plastics. Her responsibilities include overseeing product development initiatives, strategic partnerships, customer engagement, and scaling of biopolymer technologies for applications across packaging, agriculture, and industrial sectors.

Under her stewardship, Praj’s biopolymer division has strengthened its focus on innovation-led growth, emphasizing compostable, biodegradable, and environmentally responsible material platforms. She actively contributes to aligning technology development with evolving regulatory frameworks and global sustainability goals, including carbon footprint reduction and extended producer responsibility (EPR) compliance.

Ms. Shete is also engaged in industry dialogues and sustainability forums, where she advocates for the adoption of bio-based alternatives and responsible material lifecycle management. Her leadership reflects a balanced integration of technical understanding, market insight, and sustainability visionenabling Praj Industries to expand its footprint in the green materials ecosystem.

Through strategic direction and collaborative engagement across the value chain, Ms. Ashvini Shete continues to advance biopolymer innovation, positioning Praj Industries as a key contributor to sustainable packaging and renewable material solutions in India and global markets.