Padma Commuri

About Padma Commuri

Experienced leader with a growth mindset, known for integrating scientific depth with strategic execution to drive innovation in agriculture. Focused on delivering customer-centric solutions by aligning cross-functional teams around a shared vision and actionable plans that accelerate business outcomes, enable digital transformation, and lead meaningful change.Currently with BASF Agricultural Solutions, supporting farming—the biggest job on earth.Brings over 25 years of diverse experience across biotechnology, crop protection, and agronomic research, with a strong foundation in project, program, portfolio, and quality management. Proven success in leading complex R&D initiatives and cross-functional teams to deliver sustainable, customer-centric innovations.Recognized for building trusted relationships, working collaboratively across cultures, and inspiring individuals and teams to exceed expectations through strategic execution, creativity, and a deep commitment to purpose-driven leadership.Specialties: Executive MBA, Quantic School of ManagementManagement of Portfolio\'s (MOP®)-AXELOSProgram Management (MSP® Certified - Managing Successful Programs)Project Management (PMI)®-Project Management Professional -PMP)®Quality Management (ASQ®- Certified Quality Manager-Organizational Excellence)Six Sigma/Lean PractitionerProduct Development, Product Registration, 3rd Party Collaboration/ManagementBiotechnology Research and Regulatory Sciences

Experience

1. Director, R & d Agricultural Solutions Na, N-apn R, Basf Corporation Rtp, North Carolina, Usa

   BASF

   Jan 2021 — Present

   Integrate and implement the annual North American Regional R&D program.

Education

• Acharya N.G. Ranga Agricultural University

  Bachelor’s Degree, Agriculture, Agriculture Operations, and Related Sciences

  1984 — 1988

• Quantic School of Business and Technology

  Executive MBA, Strategy and Leadership

  2020 — 2022

• University of Wisconsin-Madison

  M.S., Agronomy & Biochemistry

  1991 — 1993

• University of Minnesota

  Ph.D., Agronomy and Plant Genetics

  1993 — 1997

Skills

• Good Laboratory Practice (Glp)
• Regulatory Science
• Quality System
• Time Management
• Strategic Planning
• Corn
• Strategy
• Genetics
• Project Management
• Research
• Process Improvement
• Cross-Functional Team Leadership
• Plant Breeding
• Quality Management
• Life Sciences
• Microbiology
• R&D
• Agriculture
• Biotechnology
• Genomics
• Regulatory Affairs
• Lifesciences
• Product Development
• Technology Transfer
• Program Management
• Agribusiness
• Glp