Hardeep Grewal

Amrit Grewal Hardeep as a young boy

Jasmine Grewal My dad when he was younger. Not sure about exact date or location, but certainly on one of his voyages abroad.

Jasmine Grewal Dad giving us blue steel, before blue steel was invented.

Jasmine Grewal Dad doing what he loved to do in his spare time. When I lived in SG for six months on a work secondment, I'd spend time with Dad doing various things. I remember on one occasion we played tennis at the courts at his place in River Valley. I bumped into a couple of friends and they thought Dad was my coach because he had me doing laps, burpees and god knows what other exercises. I was a little embarrassed to admit he was my dad, but secretly I was proud he was mistaken as my coach. I remember I told him afterwards and Dad found it hilarious. I miss you so much Dad.

Amrit Grewal The happiest day of my life❤️

Jasmine Grewal Dad in his early days at Pioneer, showing us his love for corn. I'm not sure I've ever met anyone who spoke so passionately about corn as my dad. As you can imagine, not the most riveting subject for a 10 year old, but that didn't stop him. How I wish I could hear you speak about corn (or any field crop for that matter!) right now. Dad - you had so many passions, and your job was certainly one of them.

Rohan Grewal My dad and I sharing my first mango. I credit my love of fruit, particularly mangoes, to him!

Jojo Diosana Conquered Mt. Apo

Rohan Grewal Dad and his beautiful baby boy, Amar

Rohan Grewal Sitting with dad in his office in the Philippines - we were so proud to call him dad. I wanted to be just like him when I grew up. I still do.

Sally Ng Field visit with Manny

Rohan Grewal Family holiday in India. Despite having our base in UK and SEA, dad knew the importance of knowing our roots (instilled by Grandma/Naniji); however, he also encouraged us to be global citizens - to explore and experience new cultures.

Amrit Grewal Yet another marathon with Amar cheering him on

Amy Grewal Our first trip to India with the family

Sonica Singh From our first ski trip ever..Hardeep was so encouraging and took us shopping to Stanley before the trip. Amar was just 11!

Misi Gill Mum (our naniji) and son (mamaji) at a family meal. She always smiled a little brighter when he was around.

Amrit Grewal Holidaying in Cyprus with family

Misi Gill The two Mamajis and my mum at big mamaji's 60th birthday party.

Misi Gill Just before my wedding. These pics help to sum up our relationship and how he was towards me always...loving and goofy!

Misi Gill My wedding. Being a family that lives in all corners of the world- it was always so much fun when we were together.

Misi Gill Mum and mamaji at his nephews wedding.

Rohan Grewal Chilling with dad on one of many family holidays

Nguyen Thinh VN Early Spring Corn Tour 2010

Sang Nguyen Hardeep's first corn tour in North Vietnam - 15 Jun 2010.

Amy Grewal Family Holiday in Langkawi— the real hero

Amrit Grewal One of Hardeep's many marathons

Amrit Grewal Family Portraits

Amrit Grewal One of our many Christmas's celebrated with family and friends

Amrit Grewal Another holiday —Diving —and got our PADI certification And did some amazing dives

Sang Nguyen APAC Corn Strategy - Hanoi, Vietnam 13 June 2012

Sang Nguyen APAC Corn Media Workshop - Dong Nai, Vietnam - Oct 31st, 2012

Amrit Grewal Last family Portrait

Rob Wilde What a gentleman and scholar! You will be missed by all. Two photographs of happy memories of working with Hardeep in the global corn team. I'm sure Saad won't mind the inclusion of the silly one. Not sure the exact date or location.

Rob Wilde

Jasmine Grewal Dad was infamous for giving sweaty hugs, the sweatier the better. Here is me trying to evade one of them, with little success. This was in Sri Lanka - a trip I had planned with my boyfriend (now husband) in our early years of dating. I remember getting off the phone with Dad one day and racking my brain as to how to explain to Matt that Dad had just invited himself, my mom and his colleague Brenda onto this trip. Thankfully Matt is one of the chillest guys and didn't protest too much. To this day, that trip was one of my all time favourites. Dad - thanks for having zero qualms about gatecrashing your daughter's romantic holidays - you made the trip incredibly special. I won't ever have a hopper (or sambal) without thinking of you.

Amrit Grewal Dropping Amar off in the US

Gouri JC My husband Jean-Marc first met Hardeep in 2015, and felt instantly welcomed into the fold by him. Jean-Marc still remembers being jokingly lectured on how he must not fool around with me and that there would be consequences 😂. Hardeep had that quality to disarm anyone with his words and instantly win friends. We will miss him a great deal.

Sonica Singh At one of the many Xmas lunches… he was so good to Rishaan, always.

Amrit Grewal One of my favourite holidays

Rohan Grewal One of many family hikes. This one was particularly memorable as Jasmine and I brought our significant others with us. Dad loved to hike, usually early in the day. I suppose it gave him a sense of peace and accomplishment before embarking on the rest of his day. He always made an effort to have us join him (despite our often resistance!) Doing activities dad loved will take on a new meaning now. Grateful for all the good things he encouraged us to do.

Amrit Grewal At Kit and Sanjay's Wedding

Jasmine Grewal When I got my first bonus I told Dad that I wanted to treat him, Mom and Amar to a hiking trip to Switzerland. It was the least I could do given all the holidays he had spoilt me and my brothers with. We were set to go - I had booked the flights and air bnb. We arrived in Basel and just needed to buy some train tickets to Lauterbrunnen. I pulled out my card to pay for the tickets and Dad just smiled and said he would get these. Little did we know that train tickets in Germany without some sort of rail pass are EXTORTIONATE - I think roundtrip rail tickets ended up being more expensive than the flights and the air bnb combined. He didn't flinch though, and he continued to let me claim this trip as "my treat". Dad - you had a heart of gold and you spoilt us, not just with things, but with experiences, knowledge, food and so much more. Thanks for giving us adventures that could fill two life times.

Amrit Grewal On top of the iconic mountain. Took five hours to get up and three hours to come down. Well worth it

ROHIT KAPOOR Hardeep was a wonderful host … from one of our annual traditions - Xmas lunch at Hardeep’s

Amrit Grewal Anther Christmas. With the traditional carving of the turkey

Jason Allerding What an amazing leader and incredible person! Always a great leader in APAC and beyond. Rest in peace, Hardeep

Duanne Macabudbud Rest in Peace HARDEEP!

Rohan Grewal One of the many Christmas lunches dad and mom hosted over the years. Will always treasure these memories.

Amrit Grewal With Bobby

ROHIT KAPOOR Was a pleasure to be part of Hardeep’s 60th ….

Sonica Singh So glad we got to celebrate Hardeep on his 60th. It was a big surprise for him and was the most fun night…

Sonica Singh Always a warm host…from one of many Xmas afternoons at their place

Gouri JC This picture is of Hardeep at his and Amrit's traditional Christmas party (which they were kind enough to include me and mine in, always). I remember Hardeep as being in his element here, purveyor and slicer of the meat and taking care of everyone before himself. These are the words that come to mind when I think of Hardeep: kind, authentic, humorous, larger than life, family man. My mother-in-law had an instant crush on him this year (December 2017), and he was mighty tickled by the idea later (perhaps a little embarrassed, but always gracious). Rest in peace, Hardeep.

Amrit Grewal The adventurous soul on one of our family trips. This time to Bohol in the Philippines

Alex Berkovskiy Rest In Peace, my friend!

Bart Biagtan APAC Field Crop Seeds Conference - Number 1

Bart Biagtan Single Malt Whiskey - How to drink?

Bart Biagtan With Mayor Inocando. Loyal NK user

Bart Biagtan Syngenta Learning Center. 2018, Launch of NK6410. From NoWhere to Now Here Number 1 Syngenta

Jet Parma Remembering Hardeep. My deepest sympathies, Amy, Rohan, Jasmine, Amar, mum Tej, Hardeep’s siblings, relatives and friends. It was in 1997 when I first met Hardeep for a job interview. I clearly remember feeling uneasy. He was all business and serious until halfway through the interview when he glanced again at my CV and noticed that we had the same birthday. Apparently, he was amused. It raised an unforgettable smile to his face and triggered his usual playful remark: I like you already. That was the beginning of what had been an amazing journey with Hardeep - my boss, my colleague and my friend for 24 years. Perhaps one of Hardeep’s incredible gifts is that he could accurately read people. From a single encounter, he would gauge the qualities and potential of a person. This ability came in handy as he built the foundations of the hybrid corn and rice seed industry in Asia. He took in the right people and developed outstanding seed business teams in the region. While some found him headstrong as a business leader, he proved his worth when he consistently delivered business growth while ensuring that his colleagues were equally recognized and rewarded. Hardeep also had incredible clarity of what he wanted in life. He loved nature and the adventures it offered. I vividly recall, on several crop tours in Mindanao, how he would find a way to persuade the whole team to make a quick hike or hill climb after an already very exhausting day in the corn fields. Somehow, he made us do things we thought were too tough to do – like climbing Mt Apo, the highest mountain in the Philippines. He believed in meeting challenges head on and believed in people’s inherent ability to overcome obstacles if given the right motivation. Hardeep lived a well-balanced life. But family always came first. I recall how he would fondly mention about how much Amy enjoyed her teaching job and proudly share about his mum’s outreach programs in India; and on how his children were doing so well in their respective careers. He looked forward to family occasions but always opened his home to friends and colleagues. Hardeep loved his work but he also made sure that he was keeping a healthy lifestyle. Doing regular exercise and eating healthy were all part of his daily routine. So, the news of his sudden passing was surreal. It was so overwhelming, confusing and puzzling. We ask ourselves, why now? Why so sudden? Why at this time when he was ready and looking forward to retirement? This brings to my mind one of Hardeep’s favorite remarks whenever there would be an impasse during discussions at work or, for that matter, on just about any subject that we could not sort out at that time. He would be quick to say, “It is what it is.” Perhaps we can take comfort in the notion that this untimely loss may be Hardeep’s way to re-awaken us to life’s fragility, its brevity, its uncertainty. So that we do our best to live life to the full, as he had. That we take life’s many gifts and make good. His message to us about life may well be to live it, love it and let it. Thank you, Hardeep, for making us a part of your wonderful life. Truly a life well-lived. Daghang Salamat, Bai. Let perpetual light shine upon you. Forever rest in peace, my dear friend.

Juliette Buiter Field Crops LT CNY celebration - rotating restaurant

Ken Haar Words can not describe the sadness we feel, and the shock we felt when hearing about Hardeep’s passing. He was such a kind and generous man, and we treasure the brief time we spent with him. These photos of Jasmine's wedding are special remembrances for us.

herve thieblemont First steps for Hardeep in Myanmar, in June 2018 Enjoying a successful introduction of new NK corn

Amrit Grewal Jasmines registry wedding

Amrit Grewal Jasmine's wedding

sheena chail Fantastic family memories in Italy at Jasmines beautiful wedding. Mamaji was an incredible uncle. He was our role model.

Amrit Grewal Jasmine's Wedding

Amrit Grewal Three angels are now all together

Juliette Buiter A 3 minute interview for my HR Seed colleagues to better understand our APAC field Crop business.

Bart Biagtan With NK Distributor North Mindanao #Ex-Pioneer Colleagues

Juliette Buiter Surprise birthday party celebration- 🎂Hardeep 60! & with great and very secretive organisation by Tammy and Leslie- the Field Crop LT surprised him with a potlock and party.

Ken Haar Our visit to you in Hong Kong, was our favorite vacation trip ever. The grace with which Hardeep welcomed us into your home will be treasured by us forever. The pictures are of Jasmine's birthday party and of the lovely Christmas party at your home. Love, Ken and Marcia

Rohan Grewal Took Mom and Dad to a concert in HK as the Mrs was away and we had tickets. Bumped into a few acquaintances and I felt they (along with me, quite frankly) were thinking, "why you are bringing your parents?!" Reality is, my parents are young at heart (and still looked great - not a day over 40). I suppose they defy the norm in that sense. So glad we shared this memory together. It takes on a new meaning now.

Juliette Buiter Syngenta CNY celebration February 2018- Santosa

Tammy Tan Last APAC Field Crop kickoff before covid, and also our biggest APAC field crop event to-date

Juliette Buiter Vegan pizza & a thank you dinner- having had the pleasure to be the FC HRBP during my Singapore time Hardeep invited me for a farewell dinner at one of his favourite restaurants. We enjoyed vegan Indian/Italian pizza and I fondly remember that evening and having a great conversation about yoga, health and happiness.

Sally Ng

Ken Haar Though our times with your dad are few, they are all memorable and important to us. From our first visit with Hardeep at the play in London, through to the Windsor wedding of Rohan and Rada (where these pictures are from), Hardeep always welcomed us into your family with love and affection. He will be missed greatly. With all our love, Marcia and Ken

Tammy Tan Hardeep joined a few of us for a 6km loop run from office to Labrador park

Amrit Grewal Rohan’s Wedding

Rohan Grewal Some candid moments with dad and family during my wedding. Love you dad.

Sonica Singh Hardeep made conversations easy… even for introverts like me :)

Cuong Nguyen Huy Visited Dealer & GM corn growers in North of Vietnam

Bart Biagtan Hardeep, Atenean here in PH. UAAP - Basketball Tournament, Rivalry between Ateneo and UP. Ateneo won during one of the Corn tours....

Bart Biagtan With Jet - Long history together in Philippines. From Pioneer to Syngenta

Bart Biagtan Rest In Peace Seeds Jedi Master Hardeep - from all of your Padawans

Bart Biagtan Sharing his Leadership Journey. From UK to Davao to Polomolok to Manila to HK to SG... What a Journey Hardeep. Thank you for sharing with us

Cuong Nguyen Huy Leader talk in M2 workshop

Tammy Tan Birthday celebration for one of our regional field crop colleagues

Amrit Grewal Hardeep loved to hike everyday if he could to Tigers Head This is at top of Tigers Head

Amrit Grewal Meditating on top of Tiger’s Head

Saad Haroon The coolest man there was! My go to person for advice. He was absolutely always there with great insights, wisdom and had the most contagious smile and laugh. Will miss you my friend. Till we meet again.

Prabha L Hardeep gave great support since the very beginning of our CanDo Campaign launch. He participated and encouraged our initiatives for the wellbeing our colleagues. I have also seen him investing his time to develop young professionals. A leader who will always be inspired by all. Will miss you Hardeep

Tammy Tan Syngenta Step challenge 2020, Hardeep in action! Its was a gift to know Hardeep. He brought a light so great to the world that even after he is gone, the light remains...Hardeep, you will be greatly missed!

Jean-Marc Fluckiger Just sharing some more happy moments, showing Hardeep as generous as always, making everyone feel home or feel good. I'm forever thankful to my wife for introducing me to Hardeep's family and friends, and blessed for all the special moments I spent with him...

Mashhood Siddiqui Hardeep was part of our group as part of the fitness challenge during 2021. He was the the most fit member of the team. This picture is from a hike to Macritchie. It’s still his profile picture on his personal phone

Amrit Grewal Hardeep working on his headstand

Amrit Grewal His last hike up to Tigers Head with Amar

Sally Ng I am so blessed to be part of your life journey. Thank you. You will be missed dearly by many friends and colleagues who love you.

Sally Ng always so active

Sally Ng Hardeep in CN, photo from Weisoon

Sally Ng Lovely smile

Sally Ng photo from ex-colleague, Kristina Liu

LESLIE SHARP remembering Hardeep: Field Crops Team, APAC

Sally Ng Team challenge, photo from Tammy

Agnes Lee Such a great man with so much passion for Seeds, life and fellow humans. I remember my lunches with him where his eyes will sparkle with passion when he talks about the work. His love for fellow human beings - when COVID struck he told me the poor has it the toughest, which i can't agree more. He's one of the greatest if not the greatest leader I have met. So humble, authentic and generous always with advice, care for fellow humans. To Hardeep's Family, sorry for your loss. He will be missed dearly by all of us and prayers for him always. Thanks for sharing the lovely pictures, I have heard him speak so fondly of his family. Such a great man cared for everyone around him. A special hand drawn rose for this great man. I regret that I have not taken any photos with him. :(