Celebrating 10 Years of Dr. Durgesh Sharma at Cotecna
Cotecna recently celebrated a major milestone as Dr. Durgesh Sharma, CEO of Cotecna India & Sri Lanka, completed 10 impactful years with the organization.
Dr. Sharma began his Cotecna journey as a Business Manager – Minerals and rose to CEO through consistent dedication, strategic vision, and a commitment to excellence. His career path stands as a strong example of what perseverance and hard work can achieve at Cotecna.
During the celebration, Dr. Sharma shared an inspiring message with employees, emphasizing that with passion, perseverance, and the right mindset, anyone can climb the ladder to leadership. His words reinforced Cotecna’s strong culture of internal growth and empowerment.
The event was graced by senior leaders:
- Amit Chopra, CEO – South Asia & Middle East
- Mathieu Gourlet, Global Chief Human Resource Officer
- Stefano Bartolazzi, Global Learning & Development Manager

Cotecna extends its warmest wishes to Dr. Durgesh Sharma for many more years of success, innovation, and impactful leadership.
To learn more about Cotecna India & Sri Lanka, please contact us.
About Cotecna
For over 50 years, we have been supporting agriculture, food and pharma, minerals and metals, and consumer products supply chains all over the world. We provide testing, inspection, and certification services to help our clients navigate evolving regulations, ensure product compliance, and support their sustainability journey.
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