Siddhiraj Marathe

I am an Award-Winning Business Leader, Business Head and Senior Commodity Trader who has established and profitably scaled up end-to-end (procurement to sales) businesses in over 26 countries across Asian and African Markets (traveled to 35+ countries) for a wide range of Agri-commodities, Agri-inputs, Industrial & Mining chemicals and Agrochemicals.

I have launched businesses successfully in Sub Saharan African markets. Registered the company and established distribution networks. Built high-performing teams across the region and focused on financial performance, growth, and sustainability with optimal utilization of resources and funds.

I have nurtured relationships with stakeholders and government officials and consistently delivered strong financial results.

Throughout my career,I have expanded distribution & top line 2X and bottom line 3X. Delivered market share of 25% to 30% in each country. Increased funds by 2X during COVID-19 through supplier management.

As part of the Leadership Team & Senior Management Team, I have established systems and processes and shaped the bottom-line growth from $ 50MN to $ 120MN from 2015 – 2024.

In my latest role as well I have initiated, executed and established a successful business model for trading and distribution in the Sub-Saharan Africa all within 3 months of joining the organization.

I have a deep understanding of the trends in the commodities markets. I am a Member of the International Fertilizer Association (IFA) and West Africa Fertilizer Association (WIFA) and regularly attend industry conferences.

I am ambitious and like to set the bar significantly high for myself. I am passionate about learning and growing.

My career stint so far has been highly satisfying. I am now exploring larger roles with my qualifications and track record of enabling superior business results in dynamic commodities markets across various countries.

· Well-rounded understandingof trends incommoditiesmarkets acrosscountries.

· Strong academics; experience in market planning, business development, operations, and relationship management.

· Leveraged optimal utilization of time zones to service customers; managed vendors, suppliers, and producers.

· Introduced analytical tools, commodity buying pricing and financial formulae, streamlined processes; and drove cultural and financial improvements.

· Well-versedin financialmanagement fromthe funds, forex,taxsaving, risk, andbanking side.

· Expertisein legalitiesof multiplecountries(company formation,registrations,andfunctioning)includingOFAC sanctions.

· Memberof the International FertilizerAssociation(IFA)andWest AfricaFertilizerAssociation(WAFA).

· ConferencesAttended:Argus, IFA, WAFA,and Afriqom.

· Master of Business Administration (MBA), Global Marketing, Heriot-Watt University (SingaporeCampus),2013.