Abul Basar Mohammad Ziaur Rahman

Experience

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  Bangladesh Agricultural Research Institute (BARI)

  Nov 1997 - Apr 1998

  Research Fellow
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  Novartis

  Jun 1999 - Dec 2000

  Sales Development Officer, Seeds
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  Syngenta

  Jan 2001 - Oct 2018

  Role and Responsibilities: This is country office based newly created functional top management position in matrix organization. The goal of this Leadership position is to develop Corporate Affairs function of Syngenta Bangladesh in align with global Syngenta standard through guidance and support from South Asia & Asia-Pacific regional corporate affairs team of Syngenta where functional reporting to Line Manager, Dr. K.C. Ravi, Corporate Affairs Head, Syngenta South Asia based in New Delhi, India and administrative reporting to Country Head, Bangladesh and core responsibilities included; • People and organizational development initiative exploring cross functional team engagement in a situational leadership manner in fast moving agricultural technological advancement• Strategic stakeholder Management and communication; linkage with govt. department (Ag Ministry, Ag Extension, Ag Research), Industry association (crop protection & seed association), print & electronic media• Prepare concept notes, LoA/MoU for partnership, ToR, reports and various program documents, conduct formal presentations and organize workshop, seminar, roundtable and field visit on specific agendas.• Ensure business sustainability through promoting good relationships between Syngenta and NGO/private sector in engagement of project activities in the area of Agriculture/Agribusiness/Crops Value Chain development• Coordinate piloting of Syngenta’s global project “Growing Together” in partnership with VSO (INGO) to improve livelihood of rural farming communities through establishing “Farmer Centre” which is one stop solution for farmers (access to finance, information, quality agro input & machinery services, linkage to market)• Implementing Syngenta’s global program “Good Growth Plan” focus one planet-six commitments to support SDG (Sustainable Development Goal) Show less Role and responsibilities: This is a Business Development management position exploring Techno Commercial Leadership in AG industry to provide technical assistance regarding Rice Integrated Crop Solution to farmers ensuring top line business growth (sales) and optimizing bottom line effectiveness (revenue) where administrative reporting to Country Head, Syngenta Bangladesh and Functional reporting to R. Suresh Babu, Head of TEGRA Business, Syngenta South Asia who is based in Hyderabad, India. TEGRA is the global Integrated Crop Solution (ICS) brand of Syngenta for Rice farmer piloting in Bangladesh that provides healthy seedling, on time mechanically seedling transplanting, herbicide application and season long Agronomic services by Syngenta’s cross functional team (Commercial, Production & Supply, Nursery & Transplanting, Research & Dev, Quality) of TEGRA. Core responsibilities included;• TEGRA Business model development in line with Marketing & Campaign strategy• Lead Commercial function of TEGRA and capability development of operational team • Short term and long term strategy development, • unlock potentiality of rice value chain actors through development of local service provider and entrepreneurship• Financial Analysis, reporting and responsible for profit and loss• Partnership with govt. organization, NGO and private sector for accelerating TEGRA business Show less Role and responsibilities: This is entry to mid-level position of Seeds Research & Development function of Syngenta Bangladesh to set up Syngenta own Seeds R & D Farm for field trials & seeds variety selection, seeds product evaluation and commercial advancement. Core responsibilities included;• Field Trials of Corn, Hybrid Rice & Vegetables seeds for varietal selection• Crop production practice module development and Agronomic training for field forces and channels (Distributor, Dealer/Retailers)• R & D farm management, R & D Budget preparation, in country & abroad reporting• Seeds variety sourcing, seeds variety registration, Product life cycle management, Technical Issues handling• Foundation seed production of rice and technical capability development of rice seed production & quality team as well as rice seeds production contract grower (contract farming approach)• Ag development project management with donor INGO’s, Partnership with University, NGO, Govt. research & extension Institution• Organize Workshop, Seminar, Roundtable, field visit for key stakeholders engagement Show less

  • Corporate Affairs Lead, Bangladesh

    Jan 2016 - Oct 2018

  • TEGRA Rice Program Lead, Bangladesh

    Jan 2012 - Dec 2015

  • Product Development Manager, Seeds

    Jan 2001 - Dec 2011
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  BRAC

  Nov 2018 - Apr 2021

  Head, BRAC Social Business Enterprises Uganda Limited, BRAC International, Kampala, Uganda

  i. Formulate and process the short and mid-term business strategy of the Seed business, Tissue Culture Technology products Business and two different training center called BRAC Learning Centre (BLC) operational strategies set up alignment with organizational goal and taking necessary action for implement ii. Prepare an annual budget and operational strategies for seed business, Tissue Culture Technology Business and BRAC Learning Centre (BLC) to support the activities iii. Establish effective initiatives and policies that ensued portfolio wise top line and bottom line of budgeted targetiv. Initiation and implementation of business process improvement tools to ensure higher profitability, customer’s engagement and de-alignment v. Explore new collaboration with national and international Agricultural Research Institute, Government Agencies, Regulatory Authority and other relevant personnel in the industry and media to get the required support for exploring Social Business Enterprises potentialities vi. Provide leadership to develop future leaders among the team and recruit staff as need of business, motivate, coaching, training, guide & monitoring the staff across reporting department vii. Monitoring and analysis all related cost and take necessary steps for controlling the unwanted costviii. Closely working with fund raising management team for concept note development, proposal writing, budget preparation, stakeholder’s connection for Agriculture value chain and market system development, livelihood improvement, food and nutrition security program development and implementation through partnership with donor agencies Show less

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  Advanta Seeds

  May 2021 - Sept 2024

  Country Manager-Bangladesh, Advanta Seeds (UPL Limited group company)

  i. Developing business strategies plans for the markets and translate into implementation plan which are consistent with established long and short term goals of the company and ensures proper execution.ii. Building highly motivated result oriented team and manage all team to achieve business target.iii. Ensuring that effective people management practices are implemented in coordination with HR, such as staffing, performance management, competency development, recognition and rewards, compensation & benefits administration and creation of a motivating team atmosphere.iv. Building and Setting up Operation Policies, System, Work instruction and organization Structures and Process to support business needs.v. Conducting and maintaining partnership with NGOs as necessary to get kind cooperation to promote plant cultivation and knowledge transfer. Engaging in such activities consistent with the company’s value to serve farmers.vi. Assuring good relations with Governments, Local business communities and compliance with local business laws and regulationsvii. Keep updating and maintaining appropriate communications and coordination within and between departments and companies.viii. Other duties and tasks that may be assigned Show less

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  Tropic

  Oct 2024 - now

  Product Manager-Rice

  Responsible for Rice Trait portfolio globally.