Founder & CEO

James Susaimuthu

PhD Plant Sciences

 Meet James, the visionary leader and driving force behind HortBio Technologies. With over 15 years of experience in plant sciences, James is passionate about creating sustainable and innovative solutions for the horticulture industry. He founded HortBio Technologies with a clear mission: to empower growers with high-quality, eco-friendly products that enhance plant health, yield, and quality.

  James’s expertise extends beyond HortBio Technologies. He also leads HortGrow Solutions and HortKing Gardening, sister companies dedicated to advancing sustainable agriculture and urban gardening. This diverse experience gives him a unique perspective on the needs of growers across different scales and environments.

   At HortBio Technologies, James leverages his deep knowledge of plant sciences and horticulture to develop smart and eco-friendly growing media substrates and organic nutrients. He’s committed to using renewable and biodegradable materials, ensuring that HortBio’s products are not only effective but also environmentally responsible.

   Driven by a desire to make a positive impact on the world, James inspires the HortBio team to continuously innovate and deliver exceptional products that help growers thrive while minimizing their environmental footprint.

Management Team

Managing Director and CFO

Lawrence

   Meet Lawrence, our Managing Director and CFO, who brings a unique blend of technology, finance, and agricultural expertise to HortBio. His journey began in banking where he honed his skills in understanding customer needs and tailoring financial solutions.Read More

Business Development Manager

Arockia Anantharaj

 Arockia Anantharaj is a key driver of HortBio’s business development efforts. With a background in sales and an MCA degree, Anand brings valuable skills to our team. He started his career in banking, where he excelled at understanding customer needs Read More

Business Development Manager

Benitto Prabu

⚘  Benitto Prabu brings over a decade of experience in banking and sales to his role as Business Development Manager at HortBio. His strong background in understanding customer needs and delivering tailored solutions makes him a valuable Read More

Research & Development Team

R&D and Quality Manager

Elavarasan

  HortBio is fortunate to have Elavarasan leading our Research & Development and Quality Management efforts. Elavarasan’s diverse background, spanning economics, steel construction, and leather export, brings a unique perspective to our team. Read More

Microbial Production Manager

Arish Prasath

  HortBio is thrilled to have Arish Prasath managing our microbial production. Arish brings 3.5 years of hands-on experience in bio-product formulation and a keen eye for detail to our team. He’s already spearheaded the development of four new super products, Read More

Micropropagation Production Manager

Arul Prakash

HortBio is proud to have Arul Prakash leading our Plant Tissue Culture production. With over a decade of experience in biotechnology and molecular biology, Arul brings a wealth of expertise to our team.Read More

Sales & Marketing Team

Sales Lead

Mohanraj Rajapandi

 HortBio is thrilled to have Mohanraj as a Sales Lead. With over 10 years of experience, Mohanraj brings a results-driven approach to sales and business development.  Read More

Business Development Manager

Kishan Kaujalgi

  HortBio is pleased to have Kishan Kaujalgi on our team as Business Development Manager. Kishan is a seasoned agricultural and horticultural professional with over 9 years of experience Read More

Support Team

Account Manager

Rama Devi

HortBio is proud to have Arul Prakash leading our Plant Tissue Culture production. With over a decade of experience in biotechnology and molecular biology, Arul brings a wealth of expertise to our team.Read More

Infrastructure Manager

Venkat

  HortBio is fortunate to have Elavarasan leading our Research & Development and Quality Management efforts. Elavarasan’s diverse background, spanning economics, steel construction, and leather export, brings a unique perspective to our team. Read More

Production Manager

Sangeetha

  HortBio is thrilled to have Arish Prasath managing our microbial production. Arish brings 3.5 years of hands-on experience in bio-product formulation and a keen eye for detail to our team. He’s already spearheaded the development of four new super products, Read More