Saikat de

About Saikat de

Possessing deep understanding of critical drivers on Corporate Social Responsibilty, field seed sustainability, and agri value chain. Having an unique blend for steering sustainability in business processes & amplify operational expertise for responsible sourcing, building management systems and transforming management practices. Thorough expertise in strategizing and executing corporate social responsibility projects/ sustainable development projects, executing assessments, and managing stakeholder relations Certified ISO 9002 and auditor, leading field level audits. Result oriented, agile and creative professional recognized for innovation initiatives, flexibility and enthusiastically meeting deadlines.

Experience

1. Sustainability Manager

   BASF

   Jul 2017 — Present

   Leading a multi-diverse team on sustainable risk management for third party seed suppliers across India, Thailand and China. Team Leader for Corporate Social Responsibility Projects on small land holder farming, development of sustainable agriculture models with farmers, quality education and development of entrepunerial skills among youths.Manage budgets and costs optimization in CSR and sustainability risk management projects Liason with Non governmental Organizations for developing of strategic initiatives in business development, communication, training and extension services for farmers on various aspects related to creation of access to quality seeds, information technology, irrigation, land development, safe use applications and Integrated pest management etc. Working with farmers institutions on creation of access to agriculture value added services.Leading the sales team and coordinating with NGOs on development of training materials, communication tools for infusing knowledge to small land holders on vegetable production on crop management and agronomic practices.

Education

• Xavier Institute of Social Service

  Forestry and agriculture, Rural Management

  1992 — 1994

• Ispat English Medium Fertlizer Town

  Physical Sciences

  1975 — 1997

• Sambalpur University

  BSc - Bachelor of Science

Skills

• Business Planning
• Public Policy
• Ngo Management, Strategic Planning, Project Management, M&E
• Project Planning
• Proposal Writing
• Public Relations
• Business Strategy
• Budgets
• Strategic Planning
• Employee Relations
• Human Resources
• Program Management
• Rural Development
• Sustainability
• Project Management
• Performance Management
• Budgeting
• Leadership
• Training
• Management Consulting
• Analysis
• Team Management
• Strategy
• Organizational Development
• Policy
• Agriculture
• Team Leadership
• Team Building
• Management
• Change Management