Arha Padman
Chief Strategy & Marketing Officer (CSMO), Niqo Robotics
Arha Padman is the Chief Strategy & Marketing Officer (CSMO) at Niqo Robotics, where she leads sales, marketing, and go-to-market strategy, driving the company’s journey from zero to scale. Working closely with Founder & CEO Jaisimha Rao and business development teams, she shapes product positioning, builds strategic partnerships, and converts advanced robotics and AI into practical, adoptable solutions for growers. With over 13 years of experience across consumer brands and technology, Arha brings a sharp market lens to agrobotics, focusing on repeatable revenue, fast experimentation, and real-world grower impact. In 2025, she became the first recipient of the Women in Agrobotics Award at FIRA USA, recognising her leadership and contribution to advancing agricultural robotics.