Interim Head of India Greater Delhi, India Area

The Company is seeking a Head of India to take on a senior leadership role, with a focus on leading the in-country delivery of a flagship agricultural research commercialization program. The successful candidate will be responsible for setting and implementing the company's strategy for India, as well as leading stakeholder engagement and business development to ensure its success. This role involves building and leading a local team, contributing to regional projects, and shaping the company's presence in India. The ideal candidate will have a deep background in agriculture or agrifood systems, hands-on experience with ventures, and a career that spans the public, private, and social sectors. Essential skills include the ability to build high-performing teams, commercial instinct, and the capacity to communicate and engage with a diverse range of stakeholders. Applicants for the Head of India position at the company should have a minimum of 10 years' professional experience, with at least three years in a team leadership role. A strong commercial background, including the ability to originate and win work, is essential. The role requires a clear communicator who is comfortable with ambiguity and has a point of view on the future of the company's operations in India. Desirable qualifications include existing networks in India's agricultural research system, experience with philanthropic or development-partner funded programs, and international work experience, particularly in Southeast Asia or Africa. The successful candidate will be part of a regional team, not a satellite office, and will be expected to contribute to the company's vision of feeding the world without harming the planet.

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Beanstalk Agtech