Achal Shah serves as the Vice President of Strategic Development for Amycel and Monterey Nutra, where he is responsible for driving growth strategy across the Monterey Holdings portfolio. Achal joined the team following a successful tenure as Global Strategy Lead and Chief of Staff at RiceTec, Inc., and several years as an Engagement Manager at McKinsey & Company, where he specialized in agriculture and food innovation. He holds an MBA and an MS in Design Innovation from Northwestern University, as well as an Industrial Engineering degree from the University of Mumbai. His expertise lies at the intersection of operational improvement and creative strategy, ensuring Amycel remains at the forefront of the global mushroom industry.