Speaker's Profile

Hi, I'm Bhavna Shah, and this is a little glimpse into my journey as a veteran in trade and market development. I manage product promotion, sustainability, and industry policy environment in India. I specialize in international trade relations. Currently, on the career front, I am Heading the Malaysian Palm Oil Council for India, Bangladesh, Nepal, and Sri Lanka. I am also the Past-President Maharashtra Chapter and Co-Chair National Board of Advisors, MSME & Startups Forum for Atmanirbhar Bharat. I have also worked as an Independent Director for Ruchi Soya Industries Limited.

While on the personal passion front, I am a keynote speaker and vocal supporter of women's role in an ever-evolving world. With nearly 28 years of strong business acumen, I am an expert in conceptualizing robust plans for market development. Being a strong and decisive leader, I felt an urge to help and motivate others through a website of my own.

EXPERIENCE:

• Nearly 28 years of experience.
• Advises the management on business strategies, drives mission to promote the council and Malaysian Palm oil.
• Formulates policies and implementation plans to achieve organizational objectives.

ACHIEVEMENTS:

• Articles featured by Business World, Business Standard, YourStory, and many other publications.
• Co-Author of 2 Amazon Best Selling Books - UnDefeated & Your Blooming Life.
• Emerged as the first woman to receive ‘Globoil Person of the Year’ award for overall contributions to the vegetable oils trade and industry, in 2018.
• Special Award conferred for outstanding contribution to the industry by SCODET ASIA in 2017.
• Recognized and awarded by the Indian Medical Association in 2010, on the occasion of the International Women’s Day, for contributions in various fields.
• Acknowledged by MPOC as the first Regional Head, to receive ‘Employee of The Year’ Award in 2018.
• Serving as a member of the managing committees of various leading trade and industry bodies.
• Delivered guest lectures at Agri-Business & Management Institutes.