Technical Advisors & Mentors

Post-Harvest Agribusiness, Infrastructure Planning, Thermal Management, Cold Chain Perishables Management, Cross-Ocean Transport, Process Control & Validation
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Background
The advisory team was initiated in 2007 when they crossed paths at a start-up enterprise. Here they shared thoughts, challenged the base concepts, adapted and innovated fresh initiatives - bringing about improved sense to ambigous situations. Years of consolidated experience was further refined under providential tutelage in fast moving environs. New product development undertaken, redefining age old street retailing and cold chain concepts.
 
A band was naturally formed, one that excelled at carrying a dream to its conclusive cascade. The only policy, the sole belief - a hands on experience is a must to drive a sucessful business. The core team must be multi-functional, analysts, process initiators and ready to lead from the front.
 
Only with greater understanding comes expertise!
 
Advisory roles with IL&FS (CDI); Asian Development Bank, IRCTC Railways, IFFPIL, Laxman Group, Quality Council of India, ILAM, including technical advisory to various NGOs.

 

Advisory Services

Cold Supply Chain Management, Value Creation and Preservation, Infrastructure Planning, specialised Transport, Food Distribution, Quality compliance, Cold Storages, Agri-business advisory, Maritime affairs, Shipping & Logistics, Port infrastructure planning, Supply Chain development.

 

Client sez-
"I have not yet come across such level of detailing and interest in India!" - CFIL
 
"The CrossTree man always surprises with his enterprise and blue sky thinking." - IFFPL
 
"I find bouncing my ideas off them most educating. I am lucky to interact with them." - AG
 
"Not the usual run-of-mill consultants. the customer is NOT RIGHT is how they start. These guys come with out-of-box, practical ideas." - RB
 
"The unique ability of quick grasp, excellent communication - able to elaborate to people at all levels" -DD

 

"Tore us apart, shattered our dream! I'm glad, as saved me from a load of mistakes" - mky

 

"I find myself repeatedly relying on them for all cold chain & distribution ideas." - AF

 

"...immense capacity to ideate and also do lateral thinking and forecasting." - SK

 

About Us
Pawanexh Kohli - Supply-chain Advisor, Master Mariner, Innovator.

 

Over 28 years multi-functional professional experience. Innovation leader; product development & technology applications for cold chain and thermal energy storage. Business planning, People Development, Strategy, brand building. Global expertise in efficient management of perishable goods; Driven “Change Management” through deep dive initiatives; 14+ years as Chief Exec/ techno-commercial head of among world's largest perishable produce transportation. Direction to cold chain transport & infrastructure build. Empaneled as Expert. Awarded (2010) "Cold Chain Personality of Year" by KPMG-Supply Chain Leadership Council.

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Vijayan P - Financial Expert, Business Leader.

Over 30 years work experience as finance professional. Cross industry expertise in business processes and financial structuring. Has designed and implemented systems with focus on integration, change management. Lead mergers, demergers, divestments and acquisitions in Indian and international arena. Much reputed industry professional with mentoring spirit.

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Umesh Naik - Quality Expert, Food Technologist.

 

Over 22 years work experience as quality professional. Expert in Operational Process Improvement, Quality Assurance, ISO systems, quality audits, food safety and traceability. Brings work ethics & quality experience from various MNCs. Umesh is an important member on this panel of advisors.

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Mentors / Associates

Mr. Bhuvanesh Khanna

Expert in Sales Planning, Brand, Trade & Strategic Marketing. A Marketing and Sales Guru with over 25 years of Cross Industry, Cross Functional & Cross-Geography professional experience in some of India's largest MNC and retail organistations. He is our mentor and guides through matters on Retail, Sales & Distribution Management.

 

Sunil Bansal - Chartered Accountant, Company Secretary

 

Over 19 years experience in Agri Infra, Food & Beverages Industry. Financial and Strategic Planner - models, mobilises & monitors financial aspects with a core "must understand" belief. Finance Head of one of the most innovative start-ups. Start-up and process enhancement expertise.

 

CrossTree: A potent cross beam enhancing strength.

Famous (or infamous) Quotes epitomising our beliefs:

  • "Do, or do not. There is no 'try'."
    • "Throw your heart over the fence and the rest will follow!"
  • "Never say the sky's the limit when there are footprints on the moon."
    • "A goal is a dream with a deadline."
  • "A diamond is merely a lump of coal that did well under pressure."
    • "You can if you think you can."
  • "We can't stop the waves, but we can learn to surf."
    • "If your ship doesn't come in, swim out to it."
  • "If you're going through hell… just move faster!"
    • You cannot sail oceans unless you have courage to lose sight of the shore.
  • "Problems are only opportunities with thorns on them."
    • "Nothing great was ever achieved without enthusiasm."
  • "Some people walk in the rain... others just get wet... "
    • "It's not that I'm so smart, it's just that I stay with problems longer."

 

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