Kurian Raphael appointed R&D Head at Kelachandra Espresso

Kelachandra Espresso, a privately held espresso plantations firm, has introduced the appointment of P Kurian Raphael as the brand new Head of Analysis and Growth. Raphael brings a wealth of expertise from his earlier position at Tata Espresso Restricted and an intensive background in plantation crops, sustainable agriculture and constructing a round financial system, the corporate mentioned in an announcement.

With over 31 years of experience in plantation crops, together with 25 years as a Senior Scientist with the Espresso Board of India, Raphael is very regarded for his contributions to espresso analysis throughout varied espresso tracts in India. In his earlier position at Tata Espresso, Raphael led the R&D operate. Whereas his experience spans throughout espresso and pepper, his management has been marked by quite a few accolades and a dedication to remodeling agricultural analysis and fostering sustainability.

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“We’re thrilled to welcome P Kurian Raphael to Kelachandra Espresso. His in depth expertise and modern strategy to sustainable agriculture shall be invaluable as we proceed to push the boundaries of espresso analysis and growth,” mentioned Rana George, Managing Director at Kelachandra Espresso.

“I’m exited to hitch Kelachandra Espresso and work alongside a passionate workforce devoted to pioneering developments in Indian espresso analysis and Ethically-sourced Sustainable Espresso (ESC),” mentioned Raphael. “I sit up for leveraging my expertise in regenerative agriculture to contribute to our shared targets of innovation and internet zero espresso manufacturing.”