Dr.Hariharan Boddepalli , PhD

Dr. Hariharan Boddepalli, PhD has a diverse range of work experience in various companies. Dr.Hariharan currently holds the position of Category Head at YouKraft since 2022. Prior to this, they worked at udaan.com as a National Category Manager from 2020 to 2022, where they led the central category team for sourcing and procurement, contributed to the growth of the category, and managed a storage partnership project. From 2019 to 2020, they worked at Ninjacart as a Sr. Manager National Procurement, where they established PAN India garlic procurement and expanded the vendor range for potato and garlic. Dr.Hariharan also implemented standard processes for the National Potato Procurement Team. Before that, they worked as a Territory Sales Manager at Cargill from 2017 to 2019. Earlier in their career, they held positions at Lohiya Edible Oils Pvt Ltd and V.V.V. & Sons Edible Oils Limited, where they gained experience in product development and area sales management.

Dr. Hariharan Boddepalli, PhD has a well-rounded education history spanning over a decade. Dr.Hariharan initially pursued a Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA) degree with a specialization in Marketing at Chimanbhai Patel Institute Of Business Administration, graduating in 2012. Dr.Hariharan then went on to complete a Post Graduate Diploma in Management with a focus on Marketing and HR at the Institute of Public Enterprise, concluding their studies in 2014.

Dr. Boddepalli's academic journey culminated in their attainment of a Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) degree from Gujarat University between 2016 and 2020. Dr.Hariharan'sresearch was centered around value chain analysis of the Indian beverage industry, with a particular emphasis on the state of Gujarat. Dr.Hariharan'sdissertation provided valuable insights into this specific sector, further contributing to the understanding and development of the industry.

Taking into consideration their degrees in Business Administration and Management, along with their specialized research in the beverage industry, Dr. Hariharan Boddepalli is equipped with a diverse and comprehensive educational background that establishes a solid foundation for their expertise in marketing, HR, and value chain analysis within the Indian beverage industry.