Head Horticulture

Adani Enterprises Limited; Ahmedabad District; On-site; INR 1,500,000 - 2,100,000; Full time

Job summary

Adani Enterprises Limited is seeking a senior leader to steward Sustainability & horticulture programs across the organization. You will shape strategy, drive climate-smart practices, and ensure alignment with enterprise goals through cross-functional collaboration.

You will lead teams, guide innovation in horticulture products and tools, and deliver measurable impact with governance, reporting, and stakeholder engagement across farmers, vendors, and government bodies.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Horticulture, Agriculture, or related field (Master's degree preferred).
• Experience in sustainability leadership and program management.
• Strong stakeholder engagement and cross-functional collaboration skills.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute a comprehensive sustainability roadmap aligned with corporate objectives.
• Lead cross-functional sustainability initiatives and provide guidance to regional teams.
• Drive R&D and deployment of innovative horticulture products, tools, and technologies.
• Partner with R&D, supply chain, and operations to integrate sustainable practices into product life cycles.
• Oversee horticultural programs across the organization’s ecosystem.
• Prepare periodic sustainability reports and dashboards for leadership review.

Skills

Strategic leadership

Sustainability planning

Horticulture expertise

Program management

Stakeholder engagement

Governance & reporting

Education

Bachelor's degree in Horticulture, Agriculture, or related field

Job description

• 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.
• 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.
• 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.
• 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.
• 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.
• 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.

Responsibilities

• 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.
• 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.
• 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.
• 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.
• 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.
• 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)