Business Leader | 40+ Years in the Food & Beverage Industry | Strategy | Growth | Change Management Seasoned professional with over four decades of leadership in the fruit & vegetable and dairy sectors, driving profitable growth and delivering strategic results across diverse markets in India and Nepal. Proven ability to lead, mentor, and mobilize teams to translate business vision into measurable impact. Highlights: -Deep-rooted experience in commercial management, with hands-on expertise in brand strategy, new business development, and market expansion. -Successfully collaborated with PepsiCo International and Mars Foods Australia to develop cooperative farming models, advancing backward integration in agriculture. -Led business transformation initiatives across emerging and mature markets, optimizing global marketing strategies and implementing robust change management practices. Core Competencies: -Business Development & Expansion -Global Marketing & Strategic Planning -Change Management & Organizational Development -Operational Leadership in Corporate Structures -Backward Integration & Cooperative Farming -Brand Building & Market Penetration Thought Leadership & Industry Engagement: -Member, Technical Committee, Nepal Institute of Standards -Visiting Faculty, Central Food Technology Campus, Nepal – sharing industry insights with future leaders Specialties: General Management | Marketing Strategy | Innovation | Change Leadership | Talent Development in Food & Beverage Enterprises