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Vik Giri

Founder and CEO, Gallant International Inc
Vik Giri is the founder of Gallant International Inc., a Certified B Corp that specializes in private label products for uniforms, promotions, and fashion, made with certified organic and Regenerative Organic Certified® cotton. Gallant supports 918 smallholder farmers in India by providing non-GMO cotton seeds, tools, training, certification costs, 13 dedicated staff, and a guaranteed purchase of their harvest with organic and Fairtrade premiums. In partnership with the Rodale Institute, Gallant is establishing India’s first regenerative organic research and training center at the University of Dharwad. Research shows that regenerative organic agriculture sequesters carbon and helps mitigate climate change. Gallant is also leading non-GMO cotton research to help farmers achieve seed sovereignty. In March 2025, Gallant was named Best Organic Supplier by Organic Voices at Expo West.