VARA PRASAD AREKAPUDI
Senior Management Professional
Summary
Senior management professional with 25+ years of experience in agricultural production, processing, exports, and consultancy projects across India, Kenya, and the UK. Expertise in operations leadership, export compliance, supply chain management, financial planning, and business development. Proven ability to drive efficiency, profitability, and international market expansion while leading large cross-functional teams.
Overview
35
35
years of professional experience
1
1
Language
Work History
Plant Head & General Manager
Skanda Agros
10.2025 - Current
- Lead day-to-day operations of agricultural processing, packaging, and exports.
- Ensure compliance with international quality standards (HACCP, GLOBALG.A.P., FSSAI).
- Optimize production efficiency, streamline workflows, and manage plant budgets.
- Supervise teams across production, quality, maintenance, and logistics.
- Introduce process improvements and modern technologies to increase yield and export readiness.
- Ensure workplace safety and promote sustainable practices.
Plant Head
Siva Sai Exports
10.2020 - 09.2024
- Oversaw full plant operations from procurement to dispatch.
- Implemented quality, safety, and compliance standards for domestic and international exports.
- Monitored plant efficiency, reduced costs, and optimized resource utilization.
- Managed workforce training and development, ensuring high productivity.
- Coordinated raw material supply chain and vendor relations.
General Manager & Executive Operations Director
Plan Farms Ltd & Plan Fresh Ltd
01.2017 - 04.2020
- Directed agricultural production and export operations across multiple geographies.
- Expanded international markets and diversified product portfolio.
- Oversaw supply chain, logistics, and compliance with export regulations (EU, Middle East, Africa).
- Managed budgets, P&L, and implemented cost-saving measures.
- Led cross-functional teams, mentored managers, and improved operational performance.
Operations Head & Executive Operations Director
Spirias International Ltd
06.2015 - 12.2016
- Managed end-to-end operations including production, processing, quality, logistics, and exports.
- Designed operational strategies and expansion plans aligned with market demands.
- Ensured compliance with international standards and optimized costs.
- Implemented modern processing technologies and ERP systems.
- Built strong client and vendor relationships and promoted sustainability initiatives.
Executive Director
ANS Enterprises Pvt Ltd & Mourya Exim
04.2011 - 03.2014
- Defined strategic direction and growth plans for agricultural exports.
- Supervised production, processing, and export operations.
- Ensured compliance with global quality standards and certifications.
- Managed financial planning, risk, contracts, and investor relations.
- Built and developed high-performing teams and implemented modern technologies for efficiency.
Senior Management Executive
Siva Sai Exports
08.2009 - 01.2011
- Supervised agricultural production, packaging, and exports.
- Handled export documentation and compliance with international regulations.
- Coordinated procurement, logistics, and vendor management.
- Monitored expenses and optimized resource utilization.
Executive Director
Intergraph Technologies
01.2005 - 04.2009
- Directed software consultancy projects for international clients.
- Managed project delivery, budgets, and client relations.
Programmer (Software Consultancy)
Anglo-European Consortium Ltd
05.2000 - 06.2006
Special Class Civil Contractor
Andhra Pradesh
01.1991 - 03.2000
Education
MBA - Marketing
University of Poona
01.1988
B. Com - Accounting & Commerce
Nagarjuna University
01.1986
Skills
- Agri Production & Export Operations
- International Business Development
- Supply Chain & Logistics Management
- Quality & Compliance (HACCP, ISO, GLOBALGAP, FSSAI)
Timeline
Plant Head & General Manager
Skanda Agros
10.2025 - Current
Plant Head
Siva Sai Exports
10.2020 - 09.2024
General Manager & Executive Operations Director
Plan Farms Ltd & Plan Fresh Ltd
01.2017 - 04.2020
Operations Head & Executive Operations Director
Spirias International Ltd
06.2015 - 12.2016
Executive Director
ANS Enterprises Pvt Ltd & Mourya Exim
04.2011 - 03.2014
Senior Management Executive
Siva Sai Exports
08.2009 - 01.2011
Executive Director
Intergraph Technologies
01.2005 - 04.2009
Programmer (Software Consultancy)
Anglo-European Consortium Ltd
05.2000 - 06.2006
Special Class Civil Contractor
Andhra Pradesh
01.1991 - 03.2000
B. Com - Accounting & Commerce
Nagarjuna University
MBA - Marketing
University of Poona
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