Suryamshu Chemudupati

Tech and AI Strategy Lead for all of Cargill's Sustainability and Communications solutions

• Led build of internal AI-powered LCA platform (~$1M annual budget) that produced product carbon footprints (Scopes 1–3) and attributes across Cargill’s portfolio, enabling ISO 14040/14044-aligned reporting for scientists and customer engagement teams.
• Delivered an AI-enabled ESG reporting automation stack (COTS + custom agents), completing the 2025 Impact Report with ~1 FTE and ~$20K lower cost; expanding to support 2026 CDP, Modern Slavery, and CA SB 261 reporting.
• Tech lead for Cargill’s EU Packaging and Packaging Waste Regulation (PPWR) (EU) 2025/40 response; designed and delivered smart compliance technology integrated with ERP platforms to operationalize packaging data and reporting.
• Developed the AI Champions Network for Sustainability & Communications, collaborating with C-suite executives to enhance responsible AI practices for over 350 employees.

Led a 26-person team that managed Supply Chain operations, Finance and Technology with ~10M budget to deliver climate-smart solutions to ~70k clients

• Launched a carbon sequestration strategy across 18 villages; partnered with the Government of Tanzania to develop an application enabling timely carbon-credit reporting and program transparency.
• Built and commercialized a digital field-operations toolkit (tablets + custom applications) for end-to-end farm management; achieved ~340% ROI by Year 3 through higher productivity and reduced operating friction.
• Designed and implemented a rural retail strategy for low-accessibility villages, increasing Social Return on Investment by 19% through improved last-mile availability and service levels.
• Identified 55K low-yield clients and led 9-person team to enhance product quality and delivery, resulting in ~23% increase in net client income.
• Conducted analysis of ~9K client fields to assess potential for pilot carbon sequestration program.
• Participated in organizational steering committee, advising on strategy and governance initiatives.
• Promoted from logistics lead to division leadership due to consistent delivery and cross-functional influence.

• Advised board members and site directors on lean manufacturing program design and rollout across global operations, achieving 9.6% reduction in operating costs.
• Led cross-site diagnostics and benchmarking, translating operational data into actionable recommendations and implementation roadmaps.
• Led cross-functional teams to implement process improvements at Lucy Electric Ltd.
• Analyzed operational workflows to identify efficiency gaps and recommend solutions.
• Developed training programs for staff on new systems and procedures.

• Led 22-person team managing ~$800M inventory, achieving 96% stock accuracy for first time in company history.
• Strengthened planning discipline and controls, reducing stock variance and enhancing service levels for internal and external customers.
• Managed inventory levels to ensure optimal stock for production needs.
• Coordinated with suppliers for timely delivery of materials and products.
• Oversaw stock audits to maintain accuracy in inventory records.