I am an impact-driven leader with 20+ years of international experience in shipping, logistics, sustainability, and entrepreneurship. Recognized as a Top 20 Finalist – H&M Foundation Global Change Award 2025 for pioneering sustainability solutions at the intersection of textiles and agriculture. Former senior leader at Maersk Line, with proven success in driving multi-million-dollar trade and cold chain logistics growth across global markets and different industry segments. Currently scaling an Impact Registry platform that integrates sustainability metrics, ESG compliance, and financial access for MSMEs—transforming sustainability into opportunity at grassroots and global levels. I excel at building global partnerships, ESG strategies, and impact-driven business models, while leading new initiatives and change programs in complex matrix organizations.

Ruchika Kuthari

I am an impact-driven leader with 20+ years of international experience in shipping, logistics, sustainability, and entrepreneurship. Recognized as a Top 20 Finalist – H&M Foundation Global Change Award 2025 for pioneering sustainability solutions at the intersection of textiles and agriculture. Former senior leader at Maersk Line, with proven success in driving multi-million-dollar trade and cold chain logistics growth across global markets and different industry segments. Currently scaling an Impact Registry platform that integrates sustainability metrics, ESG compliance, and financial access for MSMEs—transforming sustainability into opportunity at grassroots and global levels. I excel at building global partnerships, ESG strategies, and impact-driven business models, while leading new initiatives and change programs in complex matrix organizations.

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I am an impact-driven leader with 20+ years of international experience in shipping, logistics, sustainability, and entrepreneurship. Recognized as a Top 20 Finalist – H&M Foundation Global Change Award 2025 for pioneering sustainability solutions at the intersection of textiles and agriculture. Former senior leader at Maersk Line, with proven success in driving multi-million-dollar trade and cold chain logistics growth across global markets and different industry segments.

Currently scaling an Impact Registry platform that integrates sustainability metrics, ESG compliance, and financial access for MSMEs—transforming sustainability into opportunity at grassroots and global levels. I excel at building global partnerships, ESG strategies, and impact-driven business models, while leading new initiatives and change programs in complex matrix organizations.

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Language

English
Fluent
Hindi
Advanced
Assamese
Advanced
Bengali
Advanced
Spanish; Castilian
Intermediate
Dutch
Intermediate

Work Experience

Founder at SiSource Pvt. Ltd.
January 1, 2022 - Present
Selected as Top 20 Finalist – Global Change Award 2025, H&M Foundation. Leading development of a Registry at the intersection of textiles and agriculture. Designed proof-first, monetisation-ready pathways, aligning impact data with finance and ESG-linked opportunities for MSMEs. Developed sustainability roadmaps, value chain mapping, and impact measurement matrices for clients. Advisory on artisanal biochar projects, climate action solutions, and net-zero waste strategies, SDG pathway designing.
Proprietor & Consultant at JAAP Enterprises
January 1, 2019 - Present
Consulting and advisory in international trade, cold chain logistics, and sustainability. Facilitated export-import training with FICCI North East, PHD Chamber, and CIPET. Advisor to a waste-to-biomethanol startup; conducted sustainability audits covering water, energy, labour, and supplier management. Resource person for the EU Delegation to India’s Global Gateway Connectivity Program.
General Manager – Reefer & Pharma Sales Head at Maersk Line (India & Europe)
January 1, 2016 - January 1, 2019
Drove cold chain initiatives with APEDA, state bodies, and trade associations; advanced agri-food export growth.
Channel Head – Consultative Sales at Maersk Line (India & Europe)
January 1, 2013 - January 1, 2016
Spearheaded consultative selling, business development, and new initiatives that scaled trade revenue across multiple commodities.
Senior Manager – Trade & Commodity Sales at Maersk Line (India & Europe)
January 1, 2011 - January 1, 2013
Managed 105,000+ FFE volumes and USD 247M revenue; led organizational strategy for commodity channels and capacity building.
Sales & Trade Analyst Roles at Maersk Line (Europe & India)
January 1, 2006 - January 1, 2011
Directed sales operations and supervised regional trade flows; consistently led change programs across matrix structures, influencing cross-functional teams globally without direct authority.

Education

MBA – Marketing at ICFAI, Mumbai
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2004
BBM – Business Management at Bangalore University
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2002
Maersk International Shipping Education (MISE) at Maersk International Shipping Education (MISE)
January 1, 2004 - January 1, 2006

Qualifications

Certified Carbon Footprint Lead Implementor (ISO 14064)
January 11, 2030 - April 13, 2026
BRSR & ESG Reporting | GRIHA Net Zero Waste Certification
January 11, 2030 - April 13, 2026
Independent Directors Databank, IICA
January 11, 2030 - April 13, 2026
Top 20 Finalist – H&M Foundation Global Change Award 2025
January 11, 2030 - April 13, 2026

Industry Experience

Transportation & Logistics, Professional Services, Energy & Utilities