Desh Deepak Sharma

About Desh Deepak Sharma

A resolute and passionately committed professional offering over 30 years of solid credentials, Impeccable track record, leveraging excellence in the realm of Agriculture value chain growth, managing long and medium term Agri-based production and processing projects, agribusiness diversification and Agro-enterprise initiatives.I drove a perfect career trajectory for me which I has positioned me as having expertise in Contract Farming, backward integration, Agri project management,Operation Management, Quality and Auditor and Sourcing at Global scale.As Head of Asia operations I have contributed my organization strategically for New Vendor development New Product Development and Quality claims management.Extensive experience of contract farming /procurement of fresh Herbs like Dill, Parsley, Thyme, Marjoram, Oregano, Sage, Savory, Basil, Mint, Coriander, Rosemary and French Tarragon, Vegetables like Jalapeno, Chilies, Capsicum, Tomato, Green Peas & Potato.I manage through persuasion, fostering understanding and conviction. A tough taskmaster, who would raise the bar though, fiercely loyal to my team. I Build trust and accountability with exacting standards, inclusiveness and humor. Quite conscious of my actions as it impacts the mind-sets and performance of peers, co-workers and suppliers.CORE EXPERTISEContract Farming | Agri Sourcing| Backward Integration |Buying & International Sourcing | New Vendor Alliance | R&D program | New crops | Quality certification | Quality Framework | Frozen fruits and Vegetables | Agri technology | Global Audit |Product Audit | International Factory Audit | Field Audit | Agri processing unit project | New business model |Team excellence |

Experience

1. Consultant for Upcoming Food Processing Project

   Wave Industries Private Limited

   Jul 2022 — Present · Chandpur, IN

   Wave Industries Private Limited is the industrial arm of the reputed Wave Group and with a Turnover of ₹ 1,360 crore in 2021-22. Wave Industries bear a strong name in the market for producing high grade best and fine quality Sugar and allied products. Wave Industries has successfully underpinned its position in the Sugar Manufacturing Sector and has established excellence in the value chain. The kaleidoscope of the Wave Industries’ business portfolios consists of Sugar Manufacturing, Bio Ethanol, Renewable Power Cogeneration and Steel (TMT) Manufacturing.Ago Besed Programs - Food Processing ProjectSensing the growing needs for best agro products, the company ventured into modern cultivation of crops, other than Sugar cane viz. Potato, Peas, Moong, Rice etc. The growers are being contacted and cultivated and continuous control of the crop is maintained so as to achieve the best crop.

Education

• Mahindra Management Development Center (MM DC)

  Mahindra Yellow Belt (MYB), Six Sigma

  2013 — 2013

• Institute of Management Technology, Ghaziabad

  M.B.A., Operation Management

  2003 — 2005

• KPMG, Gurgaon

  Six Sigma- Green Belt, Business Excellence

  2013 — 2013

• Dr. B. R. Ambedkar University, Agra

  M.Sc.(Ag), Horticulture

  1986 — 1991

• Harvard Business School

  Managing the Business, Business Administration and Management, General

  2012 — 2013

• Indian Institute of Management Ahmedabad

  Executive course, Managing Contract Farming

  2010 — 2011

• Interventions Consulting

  M&S Auditor Training Select Farm Produce, To provide the best quality food at great value,

  2018 — 2019

Skills

• Inventory Management
• Pricing
• Logistics
• Contract Farming
• New Business Development
• Agriculture
• Business Development
• Business Strategy
• Team Management
• International Business
• Supply Chain Management
• Strategic Sourcing
• Change Management
• Factory
• Vegetables
• Management
• Team Building
• Strategic Planning
• Export
• Leadership
• Continuous Improvement
• Food Safety
• Competitive Analysis
• Business Planning
• Operations Management
• Materials Management
• Food
• Product Development
• Market Research
• Production Planning
• Organic Certification
• Organic Farming
• Sourcing
• Quality Management
• Agribusiness
• Food Industry
• Crm
• Purchasing
• Organic Food Production
• Project Execution