Sami-Sabinsa (India) Group’s founder, Chairman and Managing Director, Dr. Muhammed Majeed, has announced that V.G. Nair, 73, director and CEO of the Sami-Sabinsa Group, died on July 6 due to complications from COVID-19. 

Nair was born and raised in Kerala, India. A business degree holder, he ran his own company until he was 60 years old.  He then worked for the Sami Sabinsa group for 10 years as CEO,  retiring at age 70.

Nair’s many contributions to the Sami-Sabinsa Group began decades ago as a supplier helping secure Sabinsa’s stock of Garcinia cambogia, Sabinsa’s first blockbuster ingredient product, the company stated. After joining Sabinsa, Nair played a significant role in establishing the company’s consistency in supply, manufacturing and exports.

“We offer our sincere condolences to the grieving family, friends, and loved ones of Mr. Nair,” said 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.”

Nair was cremated on July 7 in accordance to Hindu practices.

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