Siraj Azmat Chaudhry, MD & CEO, National Collateral Management Services Limited

Chairman, Cargill India 2008 to Aug 2018
CEO Cargill Foods India 2006-2016
Developed and led execution of the strategy that enabled Cargill India to profitably build:- A business that was unique, stayed ahead of the competition
and made good use of a combination of green field investment in assets, joint ventures, acquisitions and divestment of businesses/assets to support organic growth in oils,wheat,corn milling & Industrials institutional and consumer businesses in edible oils, specialty fats, industrial oils, specialty ingredients and flour. Consumer business that reaches 30 million consumers and the B2B portfolio comprises almost all the leading Food Industry players. A highly competent team, world class manufacturing facilities, a robust distribution network and an enviable brand portfolio.

Supported:
Growth of Animal Nutrition, Animal Healthcare, Grains and Oilseed. Supply chain and Business Service center through strategic inputs. External relationship management and enlisting government support.
Commercial Director, Cargill India 2002-2006
Started the build of Cargill Edible Oil business Facilitated and supervised building of two refineries simultaneously Acquired Parakh Foods business Built a talented and competent team

Trader, Cargill International S.A. Geneva, Switzerland 1997-02
Trader on veg oil trading desk managing cash franchise and Futures. Built Soy/Sun Oil trade flows between South American origins and Asian destinations
Manager Business Development, Cargill Asia Pacific, India 1994-1997
Commenced Cargill’s commodity business in India Set up a very successful ex-tank Palmolein distribution business Built the commodity management team in India
Branch Manager, ITC LTD. Agri Business Division 1991-1994
Supervised Oilseed and Rice Bran solvent extraction operations in Bhopal and Kakinada (AP) Exposed to leading teams at a young age Hands on Business running experience

Assistant Manager Exports STC of India Ltd 1988-1991
Member Chairman’s executive, launched the oilseed
business.