Core Team Members
March 7, 2024 2025-01-14 10:42Core Team Members
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Founding Team of Acharyapuram
Dr. Mayank Jha
Formerly associated with HCL, Quess Corp Limited, iSTAR, Google
Over 12 years of accomplished career information technology, management operations, and strategic consulting
Director – Admissions & Administrations
Dr. Mayank Jha is an accomplished professional in the fields of information technology, management operations, and strategic consulting. With a dynamic 12-year career, Mayank has not only gained extensive experience but also left an indelible mark on prominent companies and industry leaders.
He holds a postgraduate degree in Computer Applications, adding a strong academic foundation to his wealth of practical experience. His educational background underscores his commitment to staying abreast of the latest technological advancements, ensuring that his skills remain at the cutting edge. Mr. Jha career path demonstrates his abilities, with key roles at prestigious companies such as HCL, Quess Corp Limited, and Sequoia Capital. His contributions have been critical in improving operational efficiency, implementing cutting-edge IT solutions, and fostering an innovative culture within these organizations.
Aside from his corporate engagements, he has emerged as a sought-after consultant, providing invaluable insights and guidance to industry titans such as HCL, Google, KPMG, Quess, Sequoia Capital and ISTAR Skill Development. His consultancy services span a wide range of industries, including IT, operations, and education, demonstrating his ability to navigate complex business challenges with ease.
Mr. Birendra Kumar
Director Avayayaya Agrisolutions Pvt Ltd
Worked in Mahindra, BASF, Parijat Industries
Director – Industrial Relations
Agriculture is evolving into a more complex and competitive industry. An MBA equips professionals with essential business skills such as strategic planning, financial management, marketing, and organizational leadership. These skills are crucial for effectively managing agribusinesses in today’s dynamic market environment.At Acharyapuram ABMS ,we provide a comprehensive understanding of the agricultural sector, including the latest trends, technologies, and best practices. This knowledge is essential for making informed decisions and implementing innovative solutions to address challenges in agricultural production, distribution, and sustainability. It is essential to support and promote the agribusiness sector to harness its full potential for sustainable agricultural development in India and abroad.
We welcome students to Acharyapuram ABMS for gaining insights into the industry while studying itself.
Mr. Harish Sharma
Formerly HR Business Partner – Bayer Crop Sciences
Head HR (India Region) – UPL Limited,
CHRO – Crystal Crop Protection Pvt. Ltd.
Director HR & Operations – Field Tabs Marketing Solutions
Director – People at ADAMA India
Director – Human Resource Management
India is one of the fastest-growing economy with significant contributions from the Agriculture sector to the GDP and growth of the country. The agriculture industry is the largest sector for employment and opportunities (direct/ Indirect) after Armed Forces and Indian Railways.
The need of youth is increasing at a fast pace in Agri industry and to keep the youth ready to deploy in Agriculture Sector, exposure to real-life farming practices and industry-specific skills such as data analytics, precision farming, and sustainable practices, soft Skills, technology Integration, market orientation, policies Awareness, research and innovations is of utmost importance.
We at Acharyapuram< ,focus on student grooming, skill enhancement and know-how updation about the agri and food sector so as to inculcate confidence in students and thus enhance employability. We welcome all the young buds on behalf of Acharyapuram ABMS to handhold them in their exciting journey of career progression and making significant contribution in Agriculture domain.
Dr. Hanish Kr Sinha
Senior Consultant – Commodities
Professor of Practice – National Institute of Securities Markets (NISM)
DVP and Head – Research & Development at National Bulk Handling
Corporation Pvt. Ltd.
Formerly Head Research – National Collateral Management Services Ltd.
Advisor and Consultant
Academia collaborations and partnerships can play a critical role in bridging the skill gap effectively. Additionally, encouraging employment and providing support for skill development and re-skilling programs can help address the skill gap in the agriculture sector in India. Acharyapuram Agri Business Management School (ABMS) is one of its kind of institution which aims to customize the agriculture expertise of the students as per the need of corporates and thus will help in the overall advancement of agribusiness sector.
Dr Hanish Kumar Sinha is Ph.D. Agricultural Economics from BHU. He has over 2 decades of experience in agribusiness sector.
Dr Mayank Jha
Director – Admissions and Administration
Formerly associated with
HCL, Quess Corp Limited, iSTAR, Google
Over 12 years of accomplished career information technology,
management operations, and strategic consulting
Mr. Amit Kumar Sahu
Head – Branding & Outreach
A seasoned professional of branding,
marketing and admissions enrolment in education domain
having over 6 years of experience
Core Team of Acharyapuram
Dr. Palak Mishra
Ph. D. – Agriculture Extension Education, SKNAU, Jobner
Formerly Assistant Professor at Dr. K. N. Modi University, Newai Rajasthan, Sharda University, Greater Noida
Head – Academics & Assistant Professor
Dr. Palak Mishra is a research professional in the field of agriculture extension with research and teaching experience with different organizations. She has worked on the various aspects of agriculture extension and has conducted and engaged in activities like Kisan goshti (farmer talks), kisan mela, interaction with women farmers, and steered Rural Entrepreneurship Awareness Development program for industrial and experiential learning programme training for students.
Prior to joining Acharyapuram Agri-Business Management School, Dr Palak had 6 years of work experience as a faculty and researcher at Sharda University, Dr. K.N. Modi University and Directorate of Extension Education, S.K.N. Agriculture University, Jaipur. She holds a Ph.D. degree in Agriculture Extension from Shri Karan Narendra Agriculture University Jobner, Jaipur. Her doctoral research work focuses on documentation, standardisation and assessment of the utility of indigenous agriculture practices.
She has published her research in various reputed journals, along with numerous articles on different topics, including agriculture extension, sustainable agriculture, climate change, indigenous knowledge and agri-tourism for different agriculture magazines. She has also delivered a talk on Prasar Bharti on career prospects of agriculture extension and organised various workshops, seminars and guest lectures related to varied topics related to agriculture
Dr. Palak strongly believes in approaching agribusiness education through a holistic approach that blends science with strategy, innovation with sustainability, and passion with purpose. This, she thinks, is important for budding new leadership in the agriculture and allied sectors and tackling the future challenges of the sector, which is vital for our survival and prosperity.
Mr. Sandeep Srivastava
Formerly Technical Project Manager – SAMSUNG SDS
Principal Engineer – Hughes Systique India Pvt. Ltd.
Director of Business Development –
Varshika Bashishth IT Consultancy Services LLP.
Head – Operations
With nearly 18 + experience in the academic and software industries, Sandeep Srivastava has witnessed and contributed to significant transformations in the tech landscape. His journey began with a strong foundation in technology, earning Master in Computer Applications from RGTU, Bhopal, followed by an M.Tech. in Computer Science & Engineering. These academic pursuits fuelled his passion for technology and laid the groundwork for his successful career.
Currently, Mr. Sandeep serves as the Head of Operations at Acharyapuram, where he leverages his extensive expertise to drive growth and innovation. Prior to this role, he held key positions at esteemed organizations such as Samsung SDS Pvt. Ltd. and Hughes Systique Corporation, Varshika Bashishth IT Consultancy Services, Bangalore., where he excelled as Assistant Manager, Principal Engineer and Director of Business Development. His diverse roles have encompassed managing operations, leading projects, and fostering technical excellence.
He has been an active participant in the Salesforce tech community through his work with Sambodhi Tech Solutions, Hyderabad. His dedication to knowledge sharing is evident in his authorship of four subject books and over 20 research papers published in various journals and conferences. His commitment to continuous learning and adaptability has been instrumental in his success. Mr.Sandeep Srivastava regularly speaks at national and international conferences, sharing insights and inspiring future leaders in the tech industry. His journey is a testament to the power of resilience and the importance of staying abreast of industry trends.
Mr. Amit Kumar Sahu
A seasoned professional of branding, marketing and admissions enrolment in education domain having over 6 years of experience.
Head – Branding & Outreach
Agriculture and allied sectors contribute approximately 15-18% to India’s GDP and employ over 42% of India’s workforce. In 2023-24 the agricultural exports from India stood at US$ 48.15 billion. This significant contribution highlights the sector’s importance and its potential for job creation as it evolves to meet increasing demands for food and sustainable practices.
In addition to continuous hiring in existing job roles in Agribusiness sector new job roles with better salary have also emerged with technological integration and sustainability solutions as there is huge scope in digitalisation of Agriculture sector helping increase yield and productivity.
Agribusiness Management is one of the most lucrative options among Agriculture students. Agribusiness Management helps in earning better and having higher growth prospects in the corporate sector. Students who want to enter the Agribusiness sector with better job roles, higher pay, faster career growth must enrol for Agribusiness Management at Acharyapuram Agri Business Management School (ABMS), Greater Noida.
I welcome all the students to ABMS Greater Noida for exciting journey with academic rigour, leading to starting a successful career and making significant contribution in Agriculture domain.
Mr. Arun Singh
Vice-President Sales & Marketing, Nav Bharat Seeds Pvt Ltd
Formerly NSM – Mahindra Agri Solutions Ltd.
Director – Industrial Knowledge and Awareness
Agribusiness plays a vital role in the Indian economy by fostering agricultural growth, ensuring food security, promoting rural development, and contributing to overall economic development. In the future, agriculture managers are likely to face a range of challenges and opportunities driven by technological advancements, environmental concerns, changing consumer preferences, and global market dynamics.Acharyapuram ABMS is an unique programme wherein we try to give hands on experience to agri students and prepare them to better position themselves to thrive in the evolving agricultural landscape and contribute to sustainable and efficient food production systems.
We welcome all students to Acharyapuram ABMS to be a part of this exciting learning journey.
Dr.Agyeya Tripathi
Visiting Faculty – XIM – Bhubaneswar,
DMI – Patna, ISAB, ICSI, ICMAI
Consultant – AFI
Executive Director
India is a powerhouse of Agriculture and this powerhouse is being looked at globally as the future for feeding the world. But to achieve this the manpower has to be equipped both with traditional as well as modern concepts. It is essential to incorporate practical training and experiential learning into agricultural education programs which not only provide students with valuable exposure to industry practices, equipment handling, and farm management techniques but also help them to align their academic knowledge with the skills required in the sector.
Knowledge, Education and Skills are interchangeably used terminology to communicate about traits of an individual. We, at ABMS along with teaching of best academic practises, will also emphasise on their regular engagements with industry professionals, farmers, government institutes and other stakeholders so that they can stay informed about the latest technological advancements, emerging trends, and skill demands and are corporate-ready.
Acharyapuram ABMS welcomes all the enthusiastic students to this incredible journey of Agri business management.
