Alok Kumar Gupta

About Alok Kumar Gupta

With 18+ years of experience in the seed industry and having a strong background in R&D operation management, product development, registration, international marketing, seed production research, quality management, and seed material import/export. I excel in team development and innovation, specializing in international business and research management. Currently, I am leading seed development operations for corn nursery and trial seed production in India, focusing on infrastructure development and resource efficiency. Working for enhancing skills for Agriculture 4.0 to refine the key leanings around navigating team skillfully in the times of uncertainty, enabling an organization to achieve its fullest potential and maneuvering the resources optimally. Passionate about practical applications of Lean Six Sigma, Agile, and Design Thinking methodologies, I specialize in transitioning teams from traditional to transformational leadership. My skills include change management, cross-functional project delivery, problem-solving, root cause analysis, conflict management, and creating effective organizations through strategic interventions. With a successful track record as a lead, coordinator, and coach, I have improved process cycles and met customer needs in supply chain and research development functions.

Experience

1. Breeding Operation Manager

   Syngenta

   Nov 2023 — Present · Hyderabad, IN

   End to end breeding operations management