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Dubai, United Arab Emirates

Maintain and promote Sayaji Industries Ltds range of Corn/Maize range of products in ME and neighbouring region. In addition exploring new markets for Spray dried next gen range of Food ingredients and natural colors, fruit powders in the emerging market.

Dubai, Uae

I’m a business strategist in the Food Tech industry, and I believe that unique businesses deserve unique strategies to succeed both on and offline online. I love coming up with ideas to match your ambition across the Middle East markets!Over the years, I was given the opportunity to lead multidisciplinary teams, where I was able to ensure that business and creativity joined forces to give birth to client happiness. I often worked in international alliances across The Middle East, North Africa and Europe. After a few years as the Vice President of Food Specialities, I decided that I preferred concepts, strategy and projects to corporate management which is why I decided to Freelance. I launched my independent strategy and concept practice and thoroughly enjoy my role where I can advise and support those in our industry!

Dubai, United Arab Emirates

Responsible for growth and expansion of key business verticals including Juice and Bev and Flavour ingredients in the Middle East and emerging markets including W Africa. Involved in supporting Groups marketing activities.Key Deliverables: ✦ Supervising the establishment of a comprehensive database on markets and competitors and everything related to marketing products, prices and plans for competitors, geographic areas and their distributions.✦ Driving the approach for enterprise-level pricing and supporting developing the commercial propositions for complex solutions.✦ Identifying gaps and providing additional investment ideas for customer solutions based on evolving market needs – in collaboration with the relevant department heads.

Dubai, United Arab Emirates

Heading the overall Wild Ingredients portfolio for ME region, responsible for the growth, P&L and new product lines . Key Deliverables✦Developed a strong techno-commercial team as a competitive advantage and worked on expanding the ADM portfolio in the area across the region.✦ Played a key role in adapting the new technology, emerging products, and opportunities in Functionals, Neutraceuticals, Natural Sweeteners, Natural colours and Ingredients whilst working to ensure the brand remains current and on-trend within competitor markets.✦ Liaised closely with additional leaders in expanding the ADM portfolio in the area across the region during integration.✦ Set up regional offices, focused on specific product ranges to provide momentum. Worked in establishing and expanding Wilds presence in Key markets like Saudi Arabia, Levante, Egypt and Iran.✦ Focussed on Food ingredients additional to the Core beverage portfolio and was involved in winning key projects in Natural colors, Energy drinks, Carbonated Beverages and Juice compounds

Dubai, United Arab Emirates

Established a very professional techno-commercial, multicultural team and gained major customers in the area. As part of the progress and growth plan, I was involved in expanding the area by setting up regional offices in the area for faster growth and enhanced coverage.Key Deliverables:✦ Provided inherent sales management as well as led and oversaw a high-performing team of professionals across the portfolio whilst working to deliver results across the Wild range.✦ Drove market penetration and lead generation activities to attain major customers in the region whilst positioning Wild as a key emerging player. ✦ Spearheaded the setting up of additional regional offices, focused on specific product ranges to provide momentum. Worked in establishing and expanding Wilds's presence in key markets like Saudi Arabia, Levante, Egypt, and Iran. ✦ Analysed and evaluated food ingredients added to the core beverage portfolio as a means for driving quality improvement and development.✦ Established a very strong Sales team for Wild portfolio. Instrumental with the team in doubling the revenue and profitability of Wild range of Natural ingredients.✦ Gained major customers in the region positioning Wild as a key emerging player.

Dubai, United Arab Emirates

✦ Developed Key Account concept and worked on strategic growth plan, developing on long term business contract with turn key approach leveraging the internal machinery division.✦ Developed business plans for beverage portfolio with key accounts creating strong entry barrier with Natural products as key USP in its category.✦ Established with the team business plan for individual product ranges and areas specific to each market.

Dubai, India ( Bangalore, Chennai And Delhi)

Began my career in Bush Boake Allen in Product applications in the Flavour division and moved to Techno Sales. As part of career growth , worked in Delhi, Banglaore and Chennai regional offices heading Sales before selected to the Dubai office . 11 years in Flavour industry in Product applications, Techno Sales and Front line Branch responsibilities. As part of my work, worked in Bush Boake Allen, USA for a year during 1993 for a Global Marketing proejct.

3 Tier Progrrame For Management Development, Business Administration And Management, General

B Sc (Tech), Food Technology

Dipolma In Export Management, Export Procedures