Amit Kumar Balecha

CEO

United Arab Emirates23 yrs experience
Most Likely To SwitchHighly Stable

Key Highlights

  • Over two decades in the global food industry.
  • Expert in cross-border expansions and global trade partnerships.
  • Passionate about turning regional Indian flavors into global experiences.
Stackforce AI infers this person is a Global Food Industry Leader with expertise in international trade and brand development.

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LeadershipMotivational Speaking

Other Skills

Start-up LeadershipStart-up VenturesStart-ups ManagementEarly Stage VenturesCreativity and InnovationProduct InnovationBusiness InnovationInternational SalesBrandingMarketingExportInternational MarketingFMCGInternational TradeKey Account Management

About

Global Food Industry Leader | Strategic Innovator | Export Excellence | Brand Builder I Writer I Start-Up Mentor With over two decades of experience in the international food industry, I specialize in creating scalable, culturally resonant food brands that bridge tradition with modernity. My career is defined by my ability to lead cross-border expansions, forge global trade partnerships, and champion innovation in product development and packaging, particularly within the Indian ethnic food segment. I hold a strong academic foundation in International Business Strategy, Trade, and Economics, supported by an Executive Postgraduate Diploma from the Indian Institute of Foreign Trade (IIFT) and a Master’s in International Business. My published research explores the rising opportunities for Indian processed foods in global markets — a subject I continue to actively champion through industry forums and business initiatives. Over the years, I’ve built extensive networks across the UAE, North America, UK, APAC, and Africa, delivering successful collaborations with leading retailers, distributors, and institutional partners. My work combines deep cultural understanding with export compliance expertise, enabling Indian-origin brands to thrive internationally. Driven by the vision “Thoda Sa Bharat Har Plate Mein” (A taste of India in every plate), I believe that food is a powerful vehicle of culture, nostalgia, and innovation. My passion lies in turning regional Indian flavours into globally loved experiences, while supporting local ecosystems, co-founders, and young entrepreneurs along the way.

Experience

Itf foods private limited

Director

May 2021Present · 4 yrs 10 mos · Ahmedabad, Gujarat, India

  • ITF Foods Private Limited is part of ITF Group.
Motivational SpeakingLeadership

Global food & retail network

Advisory Board Member

Apr 2021Present · 4 yrs 11 mos · India

Indian traditional foods fzco

Managing Director

Feb 2021Present · 5 yrs 1 mo · Dubai, United Arab Emirates

Motivational SpeakingLeadership

Dabur international ltd

Business Manager

Apr 2016Feb 2021 · 4 yrs 10 mos · Dubai, United Arab Emirates

  • Global Business Head Dabur Food Division, Sales Head Emerging Markets & North America.
  • Global business expansion, Business Transformer, Innovative strategies, Multicultural Team Leader, New Products Development.

Bambino agro industries limited

General Manager Export & Import (International Business)

Dec 2012Mar 2016 · 3 yrs 3 mos · Hyderabad Area, India

  • Global Business Expansion, White Label, Products innovation, Global Procurement, Strategic Business Transformer
  • www.bambinofood.com

Weikfield foods pvt ltd , pune , maharastra.

General Manager Export / International Business

Jun 2010Nov 2012 · 2 yrs 5 mos · Pune , India

  • International Sales & Marketing, Global Distribution Expansion, International Business Administration, Lead the growth by Innovation.
  • www.weikfield.com

Rasna group (pioma industries limited)

Business Head Exports

Jan 2009Jun 2010 · 1 yr 5 mos · Ahmedabad Area, India

  • Improved the International Distribution and launched new products in different countries

Kitchen xpress overseas ltd

Export Manager

Nov 2005Jan 2009 · 3 yrs 2 mos · Ahmedabad Area, India

  • International Sales & Marketing, Global Distribution Expansion, Business Adminsitration, Exports , Imports, procurement, White Label etc

Ramdev food products pvt. ltd.

Export Manager

Apr 2005Oct 2005 · 6 mos · Ahmedabad Area, India

  • International Sales & Marketing, Administration, import etc

Bikaji foods international ltd. - india

Sr. Export Executive

Dec 2002Mar 2005 · 2 yrs 3 mos · Bikaner Area, India

  • International Sales & Marketing , Export Documentation , Packaging development etc .

Education

Indian Institute of Foreign Trade

Executive Post Graduate Diploma in International Business Strategy (IIFT) — International Business/Trade/Commerce

Jan 2014Jan 2015

Mohanlal Sukhadia University

Master of International Business — International Business

Jan 2000Jan 2002

Maharaja Ganga Singh University, Bikaner

Master of Economics — Economics

Jan 2005Jan 2007

Maharshi Dayanand University

Bachelor of Science (B.Sc.) — Science Mathematics

Jan 1997Jan 2000

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