Sunita Hydrocolloids Inc., USA (SHI) is a Delaware corporation established in 2013 as a wholly owned subsidiary of Sunita Hydrocolloids Private Limited, India (SHPL) established in 1982. SHI USA, Distribution center , was established to produce and provide quality products along with prompt delivery of our complete line of Food Product , Cattle Feed , Pharmaceutical into the North and South American market. With inventory maintained at main distribution center in Houston , we are able to supply materials at a moment’s notice while offering competitive prices. Our aim is to provide the highest quality products by providing the highest level of service that meets and exceeds industry standards.
At SHI, we understand that a robust infrastructure is crucial for delivering quality services to our clients. We’ve invested heavily in building state-of-the-art infrastructure facilities that are designed to support our business operations and drive growth.
Mohit started his career with Sunita Minechem Industries as an International Marketing Executive in 2006. Sunita Minechem Industries converted into Sunita Hydrocolloids Pvt. Ltd. (a JV partner of Weatherford Intl Ltd), where Mohit managed oil and gas business development as the Product Line Manager for Weatherford International from 2008-2010. In 2013, he accepted a role as the President of Sunita Hydrocolloids Inc. Houston, TX (USA) developing fully integrated business line in oil and gas chemicals expanding into the major US Basins that include the Permian (TX), Bakken (ND), and the Mid-Continent (OK).
During his career at Sunita, Mohit managed the construction of our new facility in Jodhpur, India, implemented process enhancements to increase production and managed multiple accounts directly related to the growth of Sunita in establishing backward integration. This multi-faceted skill set is uniquely suited for new business development in the United States. Mohit demonstrates leadership abilities, technical knowledge, a dedicated work ethic and the ability to work well with all levels in an organization. He has respect for the people he works with, courage to lead change and shows a soundness of moral character.
Dominic Affonso is Chief Financial Officer. Prior to taking on this role in December 2022, he was in Guyan as Chief Finance Officer of TOTALTEC a UK based company. Dominic previously held positions in SLB, Shell Technology Ventures, OilServ and Expro as Treasurer Western Hemisphere, Global Tax Manager, Finance Director and GeoMarket Controller
4 years TOTALTEC, 5 years Expro, 2 years OilServ, 2 years Shell Technology Ventures – Kenda Capital, 24 years SLB
Education:
Chartered Accountant – India
BCom finance and accounting – NM College, Bombay
Master’s in management and accounting – Bombay
Danny Wilson, who majored in Agriculture Education at East Texas State University, joined Sunita Hydrocolloids in 2016 as Associate VP-Sales after spending 32 years with Benchmark Performance Group in various sales roles that included Account manager, VP, Sr. VP and on the board of directors, which was acquired by SCF (Rockwater Energy Solutions) in 2011.
Danny started his career in the oilfield chemical business with BJ Hughes in Odessa, Texas as a warehouseman for their North America distribution Center in 1977. Over a four year period moved into a chemical buyer’s role responsible for maintaining inventory for the North America pumping services business line. In 1981 he accepted a role as plant superintendent for Delta Solvents and Chemicals in Odessa where his responsibilities included inventory management, logistics, distribution, and a limited sales role. In 1984 he joined Benchmark Performance Group as a sales representative responsible for all sales that included the pressure pumping service companies in the Permian Basin. Danny was promoted to VP-sales in 1988 and transferred to Houston in 1989 when Benchmark was expanding and then promoted to Sr. VP-Sales in 2010.
Danny is a 30 year member of the SPE (Society of Petroleum Engineers) and has been a volunteer with the Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo since 2011.
Farhan Siddiqui serves Sunita Hydrocolloids Inc as Associate Vice President of Research and Development; she is responsible for leading the Sunita organization in research and development of new products, product enhancements and product redesign. The company relies on her extensive experience and judgement to plan and accomplish goals. Under her leadership, Sunita Hydrocolloids Inc has filed their first patent in 2018.
Farhan started her career as a graduate intern from University of Houston Department of Chemistry with the Shell Development Company in 1984 and served as key member in different departments. Discovering herself as an oilfield chemist, Farhan joined Texaco Inc. in 1987 to support and perform test on their new microwave water cut monitor where she achieved five patents and presented papers to both SPE and ACS. In 1994, she joined Westport Technology center as a project manager where she managed and worked on several joint industry EOR projects. Her time with Westport, Farhan served as a SPE treasurer for reservoir study group. In 1997, Farhan joined Benchmark Research and Technology as a senior chemist and in 2001, promoted to director of stimulation research, where for she continued her career for 18 years as she directed and managed the research operations department for oil field applications.
Over her 30 years of professional experience, Farhan has earned the respect and recognition of oil and gas industry. Farhan holds a Master’s Degree in Organic Synthesis from The Central University of Hyderabad.
Farhan has been an active member of the Society of Petroleum Engineers and American Chemical Society for more than 25 years and recently joined prime membership with International Food and Technology.
Solvaira Specialties, Minneapolis, MN 2016 – 02/18 [International fiber and dry blend manufacturer]
Senior Sales Manager
Managing major global accounts including Nestle Purina, JM Smucker, and Mars, Incorporated, targeting and food, meat, and pet food markets, and driving $19 million in annual sales revenue. Entrusted with national management of new pet food category, closed Mars Pet care global account, expanded Nestle Purina account volume, and expanded sales by 15% within the first 8 months. Company was sold to a primary competitor in January of 2018
Select Milling, LLC, Minneapolis, MN 2012 – 2015 [products & ingredients processing facility]
Director of Sales & Procurement
Recruited to manage a unique sales and procurement position, built collaborative relationships with Upper Midwest food manufacturers, negotiated food byproduct and ingredient procurement contracts, created a new supplemental product blend, and saved hundreds of thousands in annual feed production costs. Identified 50-million pounds in product opportunities, established major accounts including Cargill, Kemps, General Mills, Legendary Baking, and Aryzta, Inc., and substantially increased company sales and profitability
JM BROWN CO. INC., Minneapolis, MN 2009 – 2012
International food ingredients brokerage firm International food ingredients brokerage firm
Regional Account Sales Manager
Karl Davis recently joined Sunita Hydrocolloids, Inc. as a National Account Manager in their Food Additives division.
Karl holds a B.S. in Chemistry from Plymouth State University in New Hampshire and spent his early career with the W.R. Grace Chemical, Hampshire Chemical and Dow Chemical companies as an Applications Chemist and Global Technical Sales Manager for N-acyl sarcosine surfactants and chelating agents used in the Personal Care, Health & Beauty Aids, Food, Pharmaceutical, Household, Institutional and Industrial markets. During this time, Karl was instrumental in the development of Hamposyl SM surfactants, and in the success of Hampshire’s Hamposyl M and Hamposyl M-30 surfactant products, while providing specialized product training to global Distributors throughout the U.S., Europe, South America and Asia/Pacific regions. He later joined Univar as an Area Industry Manager to develop Technical Sales training and new territory analysis in the Personal Care and HI & I segments, and VWR International, Inc. as a Scale-up Chemical Specialist introducing personal care/HBA raw materials into the company’s portfolio and broadening the use of their bulk production chemical portfolio.
Over the past 16 years, Karl has worked with Mitsubishi International Food Ingredients as their Northeast Senior Account Manager for their 3,000-product portfolio of ingredients for the Food, Beverage, Nutraceutical, Pharmaceutical and Personal Care industries, winning the “Chairman’s Silver Sales” and “Shake and Bake” awards for being a company leader in driving success in the promotion and sales of new and strategic products.
Personally, Karl holds licenses for private pilot, SCCA competitive driving and scuba diving.
