Praveen Chauhan
Business Head Crop Protection & Specialty Nutrients @Chambal Fertilisers And Chemicals Limited
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WORK HISTORY
Business Head Crop Protection & Specialty Nutrients @Chambal Fertilisers And Chemicals Limited
Lead strategic planning and transformation initiatives, positioning Chambal Fertilizers & Chemicals (CFCL) as a key player in the Crop Protection and Specialty Nutrition business, by transitioning into a crop solutions company, expanded its market footprint and product portfolio, driving revenue, reflecting a CAGR of 30% in both revenue and profits.In P&L management, formulated long-term growth strategies for CFCL\'s crop protection and specialty nutrients business, ensuring efficient cost management and margin improvement. I have a strong focus on profitability, integrating both organic and inorganic growth strategies.Spearheaded key strategic alliances with multinational companies like Nichino, FMC, Syngenta, and Corteva, as well as local stakeholders such as TERI, fostering innovation in the crop protection space. The CFCL-TERI Centre of Excellence is a testament to our leadership in sustainable agriculture.Successfully revamped CFCL’s product portfolio, shifting from generic offerings to next-generation, customized solutions. These innovations have significantly increased market share and helped meet specific crop needs with a focus on safety and sustainability.Design the concept of Seed to Harvest (S2H) program to enhance farmer education and brand visibility. Developed comprehensive channel strategies that expanded CFCL’s market width and depth. Additionally, led sales and marketing operations in new markets of Maharashtra, Andhra Pradesh and Telangana.Furthermore, optimized our supply chain and procurement processes, ensuring product availability while improving operational efficiencies. Foster a culture of excellence by building and developing high-performing teams with the right technical and commercial capabilities to meet the evolving demands of the industry.
EDUCATION
Bharti Learnings Pvt Ltd, Delhi
MBA, Retail Management
Indian Institute of Management, Kozhikode
Professional Certificate in Advanced Strategic Management Programme
Guru Jambheshwar University
M.Sc -Biotech, Agriculture biotech
K.U. Campus, Kurukshetra
B.Sc. (Botany)
Indian Institute of Technology, Bombay
Post Graduate Diploma in Marketing Management, Marketing Management
SKILLS
ABOUT PRAVEEN CHAUHAN
As Business Head at Chambal Fertilisers & Chemicals, I lead strategic planning and transformation efforts to position the organization as a key player in the Crop Protection and Specialty Nutrients industry. With over 5 years in this role, I have contributed to expanding the market footprint and product portfolio while focusing on revenue growth and profitability through effective P&L management and the integration of organic and inorganic growth strategies. My career spans leadership roles in sales, marketing, and business development across the agricultural sector, emphasizing team leadership, farmer engagement, and brand promotion. By fostering strategic partnerships and leveraging innovative approaches, I have successfully driven market expansion and brand visibility, aligning business operations with long-term sustainability and growth.
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