Rev. Dr. Sabu John Panachikal

Advisory Board Member & Director- Agri-Innovation & Sustainable Energy

Executive Director, PDS | Theological Scholar | Sustainability Advocate

• Rev. Dr. Sabu John Panachikal is a Catholic priest of the Diocese of Kanjirapally, ordained in 1994, with a deep commitment to faith, education, and social transformation.

• He serves as the Executive Director of the Peermade Development Society (PDS), a leading organization promoting sustainable agriculture and rural development.

• He holds a Ph.D. in Theology and Religious Science from KU Leuven, Belgium, blending academic excellence with grassroots leadership.

• A strong advocate for environmental stewardship and agripreneurship, he promotes eco-conscious living through Church-led initiatives.

• Former Director of PDS Organic Spices, he has helped link local farmers with global organic markets.

• His past roles include Rector of Mary Matha Minor Seminary, and Vicar of parishes in Upputhara and Anakkal, showing a balance of pastoral and administrative service.

• He also served as Manager of St. Antony’s Public School, Anakkal, and is an Associate Professor at Marian College, Kuttikkanam, contributing to education and youth formation.

• Rev. Dr. Sabu's work integrates theology, sustainability, and social innovation, making him a respected voice in faith-driven development.