Our Executives
The organisation is run by highly qualified professionals having deep knowledge of the industry and market with their experience in there respective fields.
Dr. A G Naik Kurade (Founder)
Mr. Sagar Kurade (Managing Director)
Dr. A G Naik Kurade (Founder)
55 years of professional experience, mostly as a Managing Director of India's leading consulting firm within the food processing industry. Well versed with all aspects of project development, industry issues, implementation, and intricacies of marketing a product.EMPLOYMENT RECORD
| Name of the employer | Position held | Duration | Job responsibility |
|---|---|---|---|
| University of Massachusetts , Dept. of Food Technology, Amherst , USA . | Assistant Professor | 3 Years | Teaching and Research. |
| Dr. Writer Chocolate canning Co. , Mumbai, Maharashtra . | Chief food technologist | 1959-1962 | Production, Quality control and development |
| M/s Allahabad Canning Co., Allahabad , UP. | Chief food technologist cum Production manager | 1962-1969 | Setting up of fruit processing factory. Production and quality control. |
| M/s Indo Balgar Food, Ghaziabad , UP. | Chief Executive (Technical) | 1968-1971 | Setting up of fruit processing factory. Production and quality control. |
| M/s Suman Project Consultant Pvt. Ltd. (Formerly Suman Food Consultants) | Managing Director | 1971-2012 | Guiding the Company to be India 's leading consulting company in Agro and Food Processing sector. |
EDUCATION
| Name of degree | College and University | Specialization | Year of passing |
|---|---|---|---|
| B. Sc. Agriculture | Pune University | Agriculture | 1954 |
| M. Sc. In Food Technology | University of Massachusetts ( USA ) | Food Technology | 1956 |
| Ph. D. in Food Technology | University of Massachusetts ( USA ) | Food Technology | 1959 |
SOCIETIES
- Sigma Xi (Honorary Society for Science)
- Phi Tau Sigma (Honorary Society for Food Science)
ASSOCIATIONS
- President, All India Food Processors Association (1986-87)
- President, Association of Food Scientists and Technologists (1985-86)
- Fellow, Association of Food Scientists and Technologists (1988)
- President, Confederation of Indian Food Trade &Industry (CIFTI) (FICCI Undertaking) (1996-1998)
- Vice-Chairman, Processed Food Export Promotion Council (ex-APEDA) (1985-86)
- Director, North Eastern Regional Agricultural Marketing Corporation Ltd. (Govt. of India) (1988-98)
- Chief-Editor, Indian Food Packer (1984-88)
- Governing Council, National Association of Consulting Engineers (NACE) (1985-87and 1989-90)
- Member, Bureau of Indian Standards Committees
- Member and Examiner, Universities, Institutes and Union Public Service Commission (UPSC)
- Member, Kolhe Commission for Fruit and Vegetable Processing in Maharashtra State.
AWARDS
- Gold Medal, All India Food Processors Association (1976)
- Industrial Achievement Award (1989) , Association of Food Scientists and Technologists
ACHIEVEMENTS
Has executed and commissioned over 50 Food Processing Industries and more than 200 studies on Food Industries as CEO of Suman Project Consultants Pvt. Ltd. (SPCL). Please refer to Company profile of SPCL for details.
MEMBER
- Most of the Association in Food Industries and Technology in India and Abroad. Including
- All India Food Processors Association; Association of Food Scientists and Technologists; CIFTI (FICCI), Consulting Engineers Association of India, Member of Bureau of India Standards, and many more.
Mr. Sagar A. Kurade (Managing Director)
20 years of professional experience, mostly as a Director of India's leading consulting firm within the food processing industry. Well versed with all aspects of Project development, Industry & Regulatory issues, Processing Technologies, Project Management and intricacies of labeling and marketing a food product.EMPLOYMENT RECORD
| Name of the employer | Position held | Duration | Job responsibility |
|---|---|---|---|
| Suman Food Consultants, New Delhi, India. | Project Manager | 08/92- 04/94 | -Business Development & Client Aquasition |
| University of Hartford, CT | Graduate Assistant | 05/94- 05/96 | - Undertook Research on Consumer behavior and critical thinking in marketing. - Evaluated & monitored budgeted income & expenses of the University. |
| SNET / SBC, CT | Product Manager | 11/96 - 11/99 | - Responsible for managing Co.'s prepaid Phone Cards and Calling Cards. A business worth $ 35 million. |
| M/s Suman Project Consultant Pvt. Ltd. (Formerly Suman Food Consultants) | Director | 02/00 - 08/12 | - India's leading consulting Company in Food Processing Sector. Responsible for guiding Companies various initiatives & projects within Food Processing Sector. |
| M/s Suman Project Consultant Pvt. Ltd. (Formerly Suman Food Consultants) | Managing Director | 08/12 - Present | - India's leading consulting Company in Food Processing Sector. Consulting Clients on Processing Technologies, Product & Regulatory Development, Project Feasibility, & Project Management. |
EDUCATION
| Name of degree | College and University | Specialization | Year of passing |
|---|---|---|---|
| MBA | University of Hartford, West Hartford, Connecticut | Major-Finance, Minor - Int'l Business | 1996 |
| Masters of Commerce | Osmania University, India. | Masters of Commerce | 1993 |
| Bachelors of Commerce | Goa University, India | Bachelors of Commerce | 1992 |
CURRENT ROLE & RESPONSIBILITY
Responsible for Executing and commissioning various projects undertaken by the Company, such as:- Derivatives from Fruit & Vegetable Processing
- Derivatives from Cereal & Grain Processing
- Derivatives from Spice Processing
- Derivatives from Meat & Fish Processing
- Derivatives from Dairy Processing
- Derivatives from Confectionary & Snacks
ASSOCIATIONS
- Immediate Past President, All India Food Processors Association
- Immediate Past President, Delhi Chapter - Association of Food Scientists and Technologists (I).
- Executive Committee member, CIFTI (FICCI)
- Founding Member Federation for Food Industry
AWARDS
- President Medal, All India Food Processors Association
- NCCI Awards of Excellence in Food Processing, NCR Chamber of Commerce and Industry.
ACHIEVEMENTS
Has executed and commissioned over 50 Food Processing Plant and more than 150 studies on Food Industries, most recently as, CMD of Suman Project Consultants Pvt. Ltd. (SPCL). Please refer to Company profile of SPCL for details. www.SumanProjectConsultants.com