Chandra Shekar Cheruku

Assistant Manager , International non profit organization

Nalgonda, Telangana

Over the past 5.5 years, I have worked with TechnoServe, gaining extensive experience in the areas of market linkages, procurement, capacity building, and strengthening farmer-producer companies (FPCs). My focus has been on enhancing value chains for a range of agricultural commodities.

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Area of Expertise:
  • Agriculture, Livelihoods, Microfinance, Rural, Urban
Professional Experience:

Developed marketing linkages and business engagements for the FPCs, resulting in significant revenue growth for grains and fresh fruit commodities.
Conducted price negotiations and established MoUs with institutional buyers to ensure stable market access for FPCs' output businesses.
Facilitated export documentation and logistics for fresh fruits, ensuring compliance with international trade regulations.
Conducted training programs for FPCs on market trends, post-harvest practices, and compliance with regulatory standards.
Built strong internal teams and fostered rapport with stakeholders to drive successful trade execution.
Spearheaded digital transformation initiatives that introduced technology-driven solutions to improve supply chain traceability and efficiency.
Improve market access for smallholder farmers through FPO and promote sustainable agricultural practices in
cashews, turmeric, pineapple crops, etc.
Facilitate access to finance and post-harvest management, storage, and primary value-addition solutions for FPO
Networking & partnership management with multi-stakeholders such as NGOs, Financial institutions, FPOs,
Institutional buyers

Education:

BSc.Ag, PGDM-ABM, PGDSRD

Available for:

  • Job opportunities

Years of Experience:

5-10 years

Highest Qualification:

Diploma

Languages:

English, Hindi, Telugu

Nationality:

Indian