Head Horticulture

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2 Locations
In-Office or Remote
Senior level
Utilities
The Role
Lead development and execution of horticulture and sustainability strategy, drive product R&D, manage horticultural programs, engage stakeholders, ensure governance and reporting, and mentor sustainability teams to integrate climate‑smart, resource‑efficient practices across the organization.
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Responsibilities

1. Strategic Leadership & Sustainability Planning

  • Develop and execute a comprehensive sustainability roadmap aligned with corporate objectives.
  • Identify emerging trends, technologies, and best practices in horticulture and sustainable agriculture to strengthen organizational strategy.
  • Lead cross-functional sustainability initiatives and provide guidance to regional teams.

2. Product Development & Innovation

  • Drive research, development, and deployment of innovative horticulture products, tools, and technologies.
  • Evaluate market needs, conduct feasibility assessments, and ensure product solutions meet both business and sustainability goals.
  • Partner with R&D, supply chain, and operations to integrate sustainable practices into product life cycles.

3. Horticulture Expertise & Program Management

  • Oversee the design, implementation, and monitoring of horticultural programs across the organization’s ecosystem.
  • Ensure adoption of advanced horticultural practices, climate-smart approaches, and resource‑efficient methodologies.
  • Provide technical guidance and training to internal teams, partners, and stakeholders.

4. Stakeholder Engagement & Collaboration

  • Build strong relationships with farmers, vendors, government bodies, academic institutions, and industry experts.
  • Facilitate collaboration across departments to align sustainability priorities and operational goals.
  • Represent the organization in external forums, conferences, and knowledge-sharing platforms.

5. Governance, Monitoring & Reporting

  • Establish performance metrics, monitoring systems, and evaluation frameworks for sustainability initiatives.
  • Track program outcomes, ensure compliance with regulatory standards, and drive continuous improvements.
  • Prepare periodic sustainability reports, dashboards, and presentations for leadership review.

6. Team Leadership & People Development

  • Lead and mentor the sustainability and horticulture teams to build technical capability and high performance.
  • Promote a culture of innovation, learning, and accountability.
  • Guide team members in managing projects, problem-solving, and achieving business objectives.
Qualifications
  • Bachelor's degree in Horticulture, Agriculture, or related field (Master's degree preferred)

Skills Required

  • Bachelor's degree in Horticulture, Agriculture, or related field
  • Master's degree in Horticulture, Agriculture, or related field
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The Company
HQ: AHMEDABAD, GUJARAT
20,544 Employees

What We Do

Adani Group is a diversified organisation in India comprising 10 publicly traded companies. It has created a world class transport and utility infrastructure portfolio that has a pan-India presence. Adani Group is headquartered in Ahmedabad, in the state of Gujarat, India. Over the years, Adani Group has positioned itself to be the market leader in its transport logistics and energy utility portfolio businesses focusing on large scale infrastructure development in India with O & M practices benchmarked to global standards. With four IG rated businesses, it is the only Infrastructure Investment Grade issuer in India. Adani owes its success and leadership position to its core philosophy of ‘Nation Building’ driven by ‘Growth with Goodness’ - a guiding principle for sustainable growth. Adani is committed to increase its ESG footprint by realigning its businesses with emphasis on climate protection and increasing community outreach through its CSR programme based on the principles of sustainability, diversity and shared values. Watch Pehle Pankha Ayega | Phir Bijli Aayegi : https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1orXXuPzNmY

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