Utpal Patel

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About Utpal Patel

An ardent professional, with engineering and management background. Possessing 20+ years experience in food and pharmaceutical industry, both private and public sector. I currently lead the International Project Management team for Lamb Weston. My diverse international experience, leading Engineering Group, Greenfield, Brownfield, Modernization and M&A opportunities, includes building teams, operations, as well as executing projects of various size and complexities.My strengths include• Translate corporate vision and initiatives into practice via program, project and portfolio management.• Develop and execute short and long term corporate financial plans and strategic initiatives by leading specific program in conjunction with food service and/or research strategic objectives aimed at maximizing value and returns.• Proficient in identifying opportunities for efficiency improvement, refining processes and interfacing with clients. Reduce costs through systematic analysis of process and capabilities.• Leading diverse team in delivering complex projects in food and pharmaceutical areas. End to end solid oral dosage and capsule processing plants in Pharmaceutical sector as well as french fry, appetizers, baking mix, dry mix, and flour milling in food processing sector.