With vision, determination, and the clarity to navigate challenges, anything becomes achievable. Dr. Evgeniya Dudinova’s life is a testament to this belief. The daughter of a steadfast Russian farmer, she rose from the uncertainty of crisis to lead with strength in the face of new challenges—much like a seed that endures harsh seasons and soil to eventually bloom into a plant, shrub, or towering tree that nourishes others. Now serving as the Procurement Director – Commodities at AGTHIA, Dr. Dudinova reflects, “At times, I feel it was all meant to be. My father, a humble farmer from Russia, has always cherished the land. For him, each seed was more than just a crop—it was a piece of his spirit, a reflection of his hopes.” From Rural Russia to Global Commodity Strategy Her journey began deep in the Russian countryside. Her father, once a lead agricultural engineer for a Soviet collective, took a courageous step at the fall of the USSR: he left his official post to start his own farm. As the nation reeled from economic upheaval and grain shortages, he planted more than crops—he sowed the roots of persistence and self-reliance. Those early lessons would grow within Evgeniya, guiding her path from uncertainty to global leadership.