Brazil
March 28, 2016
Bhupen Dubey has been appointed Chief Executive Officer of Advanta Seeds, part of the UPL Group, with immediate effect. He succeeds Claudio Torres who has recently resigned to pursue other interests.
Bhupen Dubey's professional career spans over three decades in a number of global enterprises such as Hoechst, Agrevo, Aventis and Bayer Crop Science. He joined UPL Group in 2003 and has held a number of senior management positions including his most recent role of Regional Director for India.
Jai Shroff, Global CEO UPL and Advanta Seeds Vice-Chairman stated, "Bhupen brings an enthusiasm and a depth of business experience that will be a perfect fit for the Advanta Seeds Leadership Team. His business acumen and proven track record of leadership at UPL are fundamental to lead Advanta Seeds."
Bhupen Dubey is active in the community and holds several affiliations in social and scientific bodies such as the Indian Society of Naturalists, the Society of Pesticide, and the Indian Society of Weed Science. He has recently been appointed as Director of the Agriculture Skill Council of India.
As an active member of the NVA India Business Council he is leading a transformational multi-stakeholder project for the World Economic Forum. He has also been appointed to be the Director of Crop Life India, and is a member of the management committee for ABLE AG.
Bhupen commented, "It is an exciting time to be joining Advanta Seeds with the company's expanding global footprint. I look forward to helping Advanta Seeds grow and lead it to a successful future."
Bhupen Dubey's academic achievements include a Gold Medal and the Dr. M. S. Swaminathan Scholarship for his post-graduate studies in Agriculture Science. He holds a Diploma in Sales and Marketing from Bhavan's College of Communication and Management, Mumbai.
Advanta Seeds is a sustainable agriculture company providing innovative solutions and technology to farmers around the world. The company has global operations in 25 countries and generates sales in 60 countries, with Dubai as a strategic location for its head office. Advanta Seeds prides itself on decades of research and deployment of the most advanced technologies in traditional plant breeding to deliver high quality seeds. Advanta Seeds' global R&D engine is comprised of sixteen research stations and two biotech centres in strategic locations. The company has over 60 years of experience in plant genetics research.
Advanta Seeds is a world leader in sorghum (grain and forage) and has leading positions in many geographies in corn, sunflower, canola, rice and vegetables. Advanta Seeds is a part of the UPL Group.
Bhupen Dubey é nomeado a CEO da Advanta Seeds
Bhupen Dubey foi nomeado Chief Executive Officer da Advanta Seeds, parte do Grupo UPL, com efeito imediato.
A carreira profissional de Bhupen Dubey se estende por mais de três décadas em uma série de empresas globais como a Hoechst, Agrevo, Aventis e Bayer Crop Science. Ele se juntou ao Grupo UPL em 2003 e ocupou uma série de cargos de gerência sênior, incluindo o seu mais recente papel de Director Regional para a Índia.
Jai Shroff, o CEO Global da UPL e Vice Presidente da Advanta Seeds afirmou que “Bhupen traz um entusiasmo e uma profundidade de experiência em negócios, que será um ajuste perfeito para a Equipe de Liderança da Advanta. SUA visão de negócios e histórico comprovado de liderança são fundamentais “.
Bhupen, comentou: “É um momento emocionante para se juntar a Advanta Seeds com a expansão da presença global da empresa. Estou ansioso para ajudar a Advanta Seeds a crescer e levá-la a um futuro de sucesso.”
As realizações acadêmicas de Bhupen Dubey incluem uma medalha de ouro e a Bolsa Dr. M. S. Swaminathan por seus estudos de pós-graduação em Agriculture Science. Bhupen é também graduado em Marketing & Vendas pela Faculdade de Comunicação e Gestão, Mumbai de Bhavan.