Puneet Luthra
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Dhiraj Pant
Puneet is an ambitious professional and a keen learner who always looked forward to adding new skills to his profile. I found him to be a courageous and risk taking leader who had clear hunger to learn more. He was one of the key members of my team in Regulatory affairs and Technology Development functions while working for Monsanto. Always full of self initiatives, Puneet was willing to put his hands up for any new project irrespective of if it was something within or outside his area of comfort. His experiences of managing important roles within diverse set of functions like R&D, Product Development, Regulatory affairs and Supply Chain etc. added to his breadth of perspective. Besides, as a people leader, he demonstrated tremendous interpersonal skills and was always focused on bringing the best of his team members while helping each of them develop in to better professionals. His ability to build new relationships & networks was an added asset and helped the organization tremendously in external facing influencing roles. With his levels of energy & enthusiasm and varied experiences, I am absolutely certain that he will do very well in his career and be an asset to any organization.
Dibyendu Kumar Padhan
I know Puneet since 2013 . We worked together very closely for both Monsanto & MHZPC . He has been a great Team player , highly skilled in his areas of specialization , always thinks out of box & contributes immensely in strategic discussions . He has been a loving & inspiring Leader for his Team who vouch for his Leadeship ! As Team Leader , both in Monsanto & MHZPC , i have seen him bringing the desired reform , effiecency & improvement within his Team & as a result for his deaprtment & the Comapny ! I am sure he will be an asset to any company he works for & will always ensure the best !
Dhiraj Pant
Puneet is an ambitious professional and a keen learner who always looked forward to adding new skills to his profile. I found him to be a courageous and risk taking leader who had clear hunger to learn more. He was one of the key members of my team in Regulatory affairs and Technology Development functions while working for Monsanto. Always full of self initiatives, Puneet was willing to put his hands up for any new project irrespective of if it was something within or outside his area of comfort. His experiences of managing important roles within diverse set of functions like R&D, Product Development, Regulatory affairs and Supply Chain etc. added to his breadth of perspective. Besides, as a people leader, he demonstrated tremendous interpersonal skills and was always focused on bringing the best of his team members while helping each of them develop in to better professionals. His ability to build new relationships & networks was an added asset and helped the organization tremendously in external facing influencing roles. With his levels of energy & enthusiasm and varied experiences, I am absolutely certain that he will do very well in his career and be an asset to any organization.
Dibyendu Kumar Padhan
I know Puneet since 2013 . We worked together very closely for both Monsanto & MHZPC . He has been a great Team player , highly skilled in his areas of specialization , always thinks out of box & contributes immensely in strategic discussions . He has been a loving & inspiring Leader for his Team who vouch for his Leadeship ! As Team Leader , both in Monsanto & MHZPC , i have seen him bringing the desired reform , effiecency & improvement within his Team & as a result for his deaprtment & the Comapny ! I am sure he will be an asset to any company he works for & will always ensure the best !
Dhiraj Pant
Puneet is an ambitious professional and a keen learner who always looked forward to adding new skills to his profile. I found him to be a courageous and risk taking leader who had clear hunger to learn more. He was one of the key members of my team in Regulatory affairs and Technology Development functions while working for Monsanto. Always full of self initiatives, Puneet was willing to put his hands up for any new project irrespective of if it was something within or outside his area of comfort. His experiences of managing important roles within diverse set of functions like R&D, Product Development, Regulatory affairs and Supply Chain etc. added to his breadth of perspective. Besides, as a people leader, he demonstrated tremendous interpersonal skills and was always focused on bringing the best of his team members while helping each of them develop in to better professionals. His ability to build new relationships & networks was an added asset and helped the organization tremendously in external facing influencing roles. With his levels of energy & enthusiasm and varied experiences, I am absolutely certain that he will do very well in his career and be an asset to any organization.
Dibyendu Kumar Padhan
I know Puneet since 2013 . We worked together very closely for both Monsanto & MHZPC . He has been a great Team player , highly skilled in his areas of specialization , always thinks out of box & contributes immensely in strategic discussions . He has been a loving & inspiring Leader for his Team who vouch for his Leadeship ! As Team Leader , both in Monsanto & MHZPC , i have seen him bringing the desired reform , effiecency & improvement within his Team & as a result for his deaprtment & the Comapny ! I am sure he will be an asset to any company he works for & will always ensure the best !
Dhiraj Pant
Puneet is an ambitious professional and a keen learner who always looked forward to adding new skills to his profile. I found him to be a courageous and risk taking leader who had clear hunger to learn more. He was one of the key members of my team in Regulatory affairs and Technology Development functions while working for Monsanto. Always full of self initiatives, Puneet was willing to put his hands up for any new project irrespective of if it was something within or outside his area of comfort. His experiences of managing important roles within diverse set of functions like R&D, Product Development, Regulatory affairs and Supply Chain etc. added to his breadth of perspective. Besides, as a people leader, he demonstrated tremendous interpersonal skills and was always focused on bringing the best of his team members while helping each of them develop in to better professionals. His ability to build new relationships & networks was an added asset and helped the organization tremendously in external facing influencing roles. With his levels of energy & enthusiasm and varied experiences, I am absolutely certain that he will do very well in his career and be an asset to any organization.
Dibyendu Kumar Padhan
I know Puneet since 2013 . We worked together very closely for both Monsanto & MHZPC . He has been a great Team player , highly skilled in his areas of specialization , always thinks out of box & contributes immensely in strategic discussions . He has been a loving & inspiring Leader for his Team who vouch for his Leadeship ! As Team Leader , both in Monsanto & MHZPC , i have seen him bringing the desired reform , effiecency & improvement within his Team & as a result for his deaprtment & the Comapny ! I am sure he will be an asset to any company he works for & will always ensure the best !
Experience
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HyFun Foods
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India
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Food and Beverage Services
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100 - 200 Employee
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General Manager Agriculture
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Mar 2023 - Present
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MAHINDRA HZPC PRIVATE LIMITED
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India
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1 - 100 Employee
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Head Crop Production Services
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Aug 2018 - Mar 2023
Managed team of Production; Agronomy ; Cold Store & Logistics – Responsible for evaluation of products; defining product POP’s; production ; Cold Store management; and supplies quality Seed Potato from different models. Instrumental in import; testing and registration of new varieties. Production of 40000 MT Potato seed; cold storage and supply chain. worked with sales and marketing team for introduction and launch of HZPC varieties. Developed POP (Package of Practices) of new varieties and its successful launch in India. Induct new technology and automation adoption for production of potato seed. Enhancing the overall knowledge and capabilities of agronomy team with knowledge consolidation and tools that are simple and easy to refer. Worked closely with Government Institutions to collaborate and partner for introduction of new technologies in Potato. Show less
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Monsanto Company
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United States
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Farming
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700 & Above Employee
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Geography Agronomy Lead
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Nov 2013 - Jul 2018
Managed team across five states Maharashtra; Gujarat; Rajasthan; MP and parts of Telangana for Cotton; Corn; Glyphosate; Seed Treat / Bio Ag and GM traits. Team responsible for product testing and evaluation; market development; trait evaluation; stewardship and compliance ; lasioning with SAU’s and Ag Department and related work essential to grow business and FTO.
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Regulatory Affairs Manager
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Nov 2009 - Nov 2013
Responsible for obtaining regulatory approvals for new cotton traits and Glyphosate formulation in India. Developing SOP’s; Theory of approvability document; Developing Project Plans (MS project) on project execution and tracking milestones. Job involved drafting applications and state of art bio-safety dossiers for submissions to regulatory agencies. It also required coordinating with various internal as well as external stakeholders to drive the regulatory process. Managing the regulatory budget for projects and forecasting. Technical support to CA and legal team Show less
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Breeder, R&D Station In-charge
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Dec 2005 - Oct 2009
Managed 20 hectare Research Farm in North India as Breeder and Station In-charge. With primary objective- deliver transgenic cotton hybrid product with new technologies and develop a team to fulfill all aspects of breeding. Data management and records keeping from all the Research stations in India. Managing data analysis reports in AGROBASE (Statistical Agricultural package from Agronomix, Canada) for all research stations in India Developing a farm which delivers from all aspects with respect to company product, cost efficacy, resource utilization, safety and work life balance culture. Responsible of planning for experimental planting, budget forecasting, resource management and contractual hire/labour empowerment through contractors and dealing with all safety aspects strictly adhered with Company Policies. Show less
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Plant Breeder- Cotton
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Jul 2004 - Nov 2005
Responsible for conventional breeding program which includes parental line development, evaluation of test hybrids, Population Development, GMS conversion, Germplasm evaluation and selection with the objective to develop proprietary parent lines that combine well deliver superior hybrids. Screening of germplasm lines and hybrids for cotton leaf curl virus and jassid resistance. Technical support to research as well as technical service team. Budget forecasting and keeping track of expenses for Research Farm as well as office. Hiring of field staff and office staff and developing office infrastructure and farm equipment resources. Show less
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Indian Agricultural Research Institute
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Higher Education
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200 - 300 Employee
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Research Associate
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Dec 2004 - Jul 2005
Responsible for identification of draught resistance and good fibre quality genotypes. Maintenance of germplasm lines. Evaluation and utilization of identified lines in breeding program. Evaluation of heterosis effect in different breeding methods. Responsible for identification of draught resistance and good fibre quality genotypes. Maintenance of germplasm lines. Evaluation and utilization of identified lines in breeding program. Evaluation of heterosis effect in different breeding methods.
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Mahyco
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Biotechnology
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400 - 500 Employee
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Product Specialist, North
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2003 - Nov 2004
Responsible for Product development and evaluation. Extend product knowledge to the farmers by conducting field days and seminars. Establishing and understanding product market with market as well as farmers survey. Understanding product agronomy and evaluating its quantitative and qualitative feasibility with respect to environment and farmers practice. Training field staff in trial conduct, agronomy data recording and issue management. Conducting various field trials including demonstration and agronomy on new product. Liaisons with cotton industries (Ginning/textile) to fore see any opportunity for contract farming based on pipeline quality products with the company. Show less
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ICAR - Central Institute For Research On Cotton Technology (CIRCOT)
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India
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Research Services
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1 - 100 Employee
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Research Associate, CICR, RS
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2000 - 2003
Responsible for identification of medium and extra long fibre genotypes. Using identified lines for crop improvement through in- breeding. Maintenance of CMS & GMS lines. Identification of restorer line among CMS lines. Evaluation of heterosis effect in different breeding methods. Evaluation and analysis of Bt Cotton trials conducted under ICAR for N. Zone Responsible for identification of medium and extra long fibre genotypes. Using identified lines for crop improvement through in- breeding. Maintenance of CMS & GMS lines. Identification of restorer line among CMS lines. Evaluation of heterosis effect in different breeding methods. Evaluation and analysis of Bt Cotton trials conducted under ICAR for N. Zone
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PHI Seeds
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Agra Area, India
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Marketing officer
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Sep 1999 - Oct 2000
Developing distributor dealer network. Prepare field and market reports. Sales target forecasting and achievement. Conduct various field trials like strip trial and demonstrations for pipeline products. Conducting weekly Farmers meeting, field days. Distributor, dealer meetings to provide awareness regarding company pipeline Product and marketing plans. Developing farmer database Village- Block and district wise with all details related to land holding cropping system etc. Market reports related to sales, price and schemes for all the competitors products. Show less
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Education
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2009 - 2012
CCS (Chaudhary Charan Singh)University
Ph.D, Ag. Genetics & Plant Breeding -
2011 - 2011
Monsanto Certification
Regional Leadership Exchange Program, Organizational Leadership -
1997 - 1999
Chaudhary Charan Singh Haryana Agricultural University
M Sc. Ag., Plant Breeding -
2011 -
ICAR-National Academy of Agricultural Research Management (NAARM)
PGD-TMA, Technology Management in Agriculture -
Kendriya Vidyalaya
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