Syed Ali Afraz is a highly accomplished professional with extensive experience in effectively managing field team, field activates and developing agribusinesses to address critical agricultural challenges. He is a seasoned expert capable of delivering results in fast-paced and challenging environments. Currently serving as the Manager of Agri Projects at National Foods, Ali oversees value chain development, contract farming, implementation of NFL SOPs, business plans, and effective management of the farm team. He collaborates closely with various agribusiness stakeholders, including Agri input providers, precision agriculture, and farmer services providers.In his most recent role as the Field Operations Manager at Fasalpay, a Fatima's Group Company, Ali was responsible for overseeing the Punjab area, managing contract farming, implementing Fasalpay standard operating procedures, developing business plans, and leading an effective field team to ultimately increase the own products sales along with farmers profitWith over 12 years of experience in agriculture business development, 100% contractual farming, project management, direct and indirect procurement, crop monitoring, and training, Ali has excelled in both technical and functional roles. Prior to his current positions, he worked for 10 years with PTC, a subsidiary of British American Tobacco, in various locations across Punjab and KPK, holding positions ranging from Business Development Officer to Senior Field Officer. Subsequently, he joined PepsiCo and managed the Multan Agro Region, focusing on business development and sustainable farming programs under the PEP+ agendas.
Listed skills include Business Development, Market Research, Business Strategy, Marketing Management, and 13 others.