Sami-Sabinsa chief executive V.G Nair dies from COVID-19

V.G. Nair, chief executive of Indian speciality chemicals maker Sami-Sabinsa, has died due to complications from Covid-19.

Nair’s contributions to the Sami-Sabinsa Group began several decades ago as a supplier helping secure Sabinsa’s stock of Garcinia cambogia, Sabinsa’s first major ingredient product.

After joining the company, he played a significant role in establishing Sabinsa’s consistency in supply, manufacturing and exports.

“We offer our sincere condolences to the grieving family, friends, and loved ones of Mr. Nair,” said Sami-Sabinsa founder, chairman and managing director Dr. Muhammed Majeed.

“In addition to his hard work and talents that helped make Sabinsa so successful, he was a kind and thoughtful man, and will be deeply missed by us all,” he added.

The Bangalore company added: “An ace expert in his field, V.G. Nair’s tragic passing has left a void in the industry.

“Sami-Sabinsa Group offers the grieving family, friends, and loved ones its sincere condolences during this trying time.”

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