Speaker's Profile

In the world of agribusiness, where innovation meets sustainability, one name stands out as a beacon of visionary leadership and impactful entrepreneurship. Meet Sudhakar Tomar, the President of India Middle East Agri Alliance and India Middle East Agro Trade Industry & Investment Forum, a true Agri Venture Builder.Sudhakar Tomar's accolades read like a constellation of achievements He was honored as the "Business Leader of the Year (2016)" by DMCC (Government of Dubai). The esteemed publication Forbes recognized him as one of the "Top 100 Indian Leaders in the Arab World" for four consecutive years (2019, 2018, 2017 & 2016). The Ministry of Commerce in the Government of India acknowledged his "Outstanding Contribution" with an esteemed award in 2017. Republic TV, a leading news channel, celebrated his vision by presenting him with the esteemed "Visionary Gulf Indian Leadership Award (2018)". Sudhakar Tomar's recognition extended to the realms of arts and culture as well, with the Indywood Film Festival honoring him with the prestigious "Pravasi Ratna Award (2017)".As a founding Board member of the Global Pulse Confederation, he represents an ecosystem of over 200 million farmers in 55 countries who collectively produce a staggering 70 million tons of pulse, valued at an impressive US$ 100 billion. Through his efforts, Sudhakar Tomar has raised over US$ 20 million in sponsorships & donations for the Global Pulse Confederation.With a seat on multiple boards, including the non-profit Bharat Subcontinent Agri Foundation, the DMCC Food Trade Group under the Government of Dubai, the Global Pulse Confederation, ICC Lithuania EU, and The CXO Alliance, Sudhakar Tomar continues to shape the future of agribusiness and international trade.But it is not just in boardrooms that Sudhakar Tomar leaves his mark. He is a sought-after speaker on agribusiness, impact investing, agripreneurship, and the critical nexus between water, food, and energy. Sudhakar Tomar is a leading authority on global food crises, malnutrition, and the integration of supply chains. As a thought leader, Sudhakar Tomar's interests extend beyond profit margins. He actively champions agri startups, rural poverty alleviation, farmers' rights, and food and nutrition security. The reduction of malnutrition is a cause close to his heart, and he tirelessly advocates for solutions that address this global challenge. Ultimately, Sudhakar Tomar's mission is to promote cross-border sustainable trade, free from barriers, fostering global agribusiness and investments that benefit all.