Kaushik Saikia
Interim Director Agriculture
Kaushik leads and manages a high-performing global agriculture team, including stakeholder engagement and relationships, risk management, and quality service delivery across the Asia Pacific, Africa, Europe, US Canada and Latin America region.
Kaushik has extensive management experience in the corporate sector spanning over more than two decades in research, sustainability and certification management programs. He holds a Master of Science degree in Agriculture (Agricultural Biotechnology) and a Bachelor of Science degree in Agriculture (Plant Breeding and Genetics).
"Working for Preferred by Nature allows me to combine my passion for sustainable farming systems, climate action, and empowering producers and businesses to create lasting impact. It’s inspiring to work alongside a passionate global team, supporting farmers, businesses, and governments in making agriculture more sustainable, resilient, and climate friendly. The motivation to work with Preferred by Nature is deep rooted in the belief that every individual can play a crucial role in building a more sustainable and resilient world."
Skills at a glance
- Agriculture and sustainability literacy
- Stakeholder engagement, collaboration and management
- Strategy and business development
- Team leadership – adaptability, relationship management and team building in a multicultural landscape
