Abstract:
Fisheries Cooperative is one of the key pillars but yet less focussed segment in the fisheries industry. UN has declared 2025 as “International Year of Cooperatives” & this brings attention to this segment. There are thousands of fisheries cooperatives spread across the world with only India having 25000+ primary fisheries cooperatives exist. Across the globe; various nations may have taken up the initiatives to boost up the segment where in India is actually making the investment in segment by providing financial support to strengthen it for further uplifting it. Good outcomes are visible on ground and making the strategic practical work may enhance overall situation of the fisheries cooperatives not only in India but at world level. Sustainable sincere approaches followed by action is the real time need to take this segment at next level.
Biography:
Mr Amod Ashok Salgaonkar is a diversified industry professional wearing multiple hats in his professional endeavor. He is having a mix bag of various experiences right from buying & merchandising, strategy & negotiations, marketing, planning & development of the businesses in different verticals of food & especially seafood business which involves modern trade, cash & carry, HoReCa, general trade & online segment. He views the industry by being involving directly through engagements in trade aspects & promotions, sustainability, climate change impacts etc. He is a seasoned management professional worked previously with a reputed organizations like Reliance Retail, Bharti-Walmart, METRO Cash & Carry India, HyperCITY Retail where he headed categories like seafood, meat, dairy & frozen. Core strength lies in bringing effective solutions to business challenges & building differentiation for strategic advantages for the business. He is presently involved in food business with a focus on seafood through a start-up besides having engagements at various national & international organizations.
