Head Horticulture

Purpose/Objective

The Central Lead – Corporate Agri Sustainability is responsible for driving the organization’s horticulture and agriculture sustainability agenda by developing innovative, scalable, and futureready solutions.
This role ensures alignment between corporate sustainability goals, field-level implementation, and product strategies.
The incumbent will lead cross-functional teams, foster continuous improvement, and champion sustainable practices that enhance productivity, environmental responsibility, and longterm business impact.

Key Responsibilities of Role

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Strategic Leadership & Sustainability Planning - Develop and execute a comprehensive sustainability roadmap aligned with corporate objectives.

• Identify emerging trends, technologies, and best practices in horticulture and sustainable agriculture to strengthen organizational strategy.
• Lead cross-functional sustainability initiatives and provide guidance to regional teams.

Product Development & Innovation - Drive research, development, and deployment of innovative horticulture products, tools, and technologies.

• Evaluate market needs, conduct feasibility assessments, and ensure product solutions meet both business and sustainability goals.
• Partner with R&D, supply chain, and operations to integrate sustainable practices into product life cycles.

Horticulture Expertise & Program Management - Oversee the design, implementation, and monitoring of horticultural programs across the organization’s ecosystem.

• Ensure adoption of advanced horticultural practices, climate-smart approaches, and resourceefficient methodologies.
• Provide technical guidance and training to internal teams, partners, and stakeholders.

Stakeholder Engagement & Collaboration - Build strong relationships with farmers, vendors, government bodies, academic institutions, and industry experts.

• Facilitate collaboration across departments to align sustainability priorities and operational goals.
• Represent the organization in external forums, conferences, and knowledge-sharing platforms.

Governance, Monitoring & Reporting - Establish performance metrics, monitoring systems, and evaluation frameworks for sustainability initiatives.

• Track program outcomes, ensure compliance with regulatory standards, and drive continuous improvements.
• Prepare periodic sustainability reports, dashboards, and presentations for leadership review.

Team Leadership & People Development - Lead and mentor the sustainability and horticulture teams to build technical capability and high performance.

• Promote a culture of innovation, learning, and accountability.
• Guide team members in managing projects, problem-solving, and achieving business objectives.

Technical Competencies

Data driven decision making using agritech tools and analytics,Expertise in horticultural techniques and practices,Knowledge of horticultural equipment and technology,Proficiency in product management and development

Qualifications and Experience

• Bachelor's degree in Horticulture, Agriculture, or related field (Master's degree preferred)