Thomas Daniel

About Thomas Daniel

I head Global Procurement for the world\'s largest spice extract company, operating on a global scale and supporting the global food industry with essential foundation ingredients like oleoresins, along with natural food colours and seasonings for the finishing touch. With 33 years of diverse experience across spices, aquaculture, financial services, insurance, and start-ups, my unique background fuels a strategic, value-driven approach to procurement, enabling me to strengthen our supply chain worldwide.I’m focused on creating real value through continuous learning and initiatives that benefit farmers and the environment. My extensive travel allows me to meet farmers around the world, gaining insights into each spice’s varietal uniqueness, cultivation practices, flavour profile, and climate-related challenges. This knowledge helps me enhance our offerings for both our company and our customers. Plus, I’m driving sustainable practices and programmes to reduce pesticide use in our sourcing regions, ensuring a trustworthy, ethical, and sustainable supply chain for our product line of Oleoresins, Spice Extracts, Essential Oils, Seasonings, Food Colours, and Functional Ingredients that ultimately reach the plates of at least 7 billion people.

Experience

1. Chief Procurement Officer

   Plant Lipids Private Limited

   Feb 2022 — Present · Kochi, IN

Education

• Army High School Udhampur

  All India Secondary Schooling Certificate, Commerce

  1986 — 1988

• University of Madras

  Bachelor of Commerce (B.Com.), Commerce

  1988 — 1991

Skills

• Entrepreneurship
• Business Intelligence
• User Interface
• New Business Development
• Hospitality
• Customer Service
• Market Research
• Database Design
• Strategic Planning
• Creative Strategy
• Leadership
• Innovation
• User Experience
• Customer Experience
• User Acceptance Testing