Versatile, profit & value driven professional with 20+ years of experience in business strategies, policies, vision
and mission for the organization.
 Proven track record in the fields of International and Local procurement on Fresh produce, FMCG,
processed and packaged food, Protein, pharmaceutical, software design and development (SAP),
Delivery and Vendor management, Stakeholder and people management and Retail operations.
 Over 15+ years of trade experience in the Middle East region, Asia Pacific Region, USA, Europe,
Australia, New Zealand and Africa interns of product, delivery and Vendor management.
 Brand development, market analysis and price structuring, season based planning and import of
produce, Retail life cycle management
 Software design and development – SAP based projects developed, transitioned and made
operational for retail, warehousing and foreign trade cockpit; SQL based systems developed for
MBNA UK and Bank of America.
 Compliance certified from UK; Directorship certified by South Africa; Six sigma project expertise
 People management: Hiring, Training, Transition, KPI management, grooming for performance
improvements.
 Pricing analysis and structuring week on week basis with local and international markets. Handling of
air and sea shipments from across the globe, direct handling of airlines and fresh produce (Citrus,
Deciduous, stone fruits, grapes, litchis) and fresh cut flowers (South Africa, South America, USA,
Kenya, Ethiopia and Europe). Expertise on berries – strawberry, blueberry, raspberry and blackberry.
Spices- India and Asia pacific