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Thomas Oberthuer
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Director Southeast Asia Program
, Industry (natural resources, agriculture, environment) Research Organization
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Penang,
Malaysia
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Be an inspiring leader in a responsible organization or business that supports development through innovative and sustainable interventions in agriculture that generate lasting benefits for farming families, agri-business and environment.I have managed R&D programs in agriculture, natural resource, as well as in agricultural market development and decision support.
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 Contact Thomas Oberthuer
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Area of Expertise: |
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Administration, Management, Finance/Accounting, Procurement
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Agriculture, Livelihoods, Microfinance, Rural
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Capacity Building, Training, Advocacy
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Director, CEO, COP, President
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Professional Experience: |
I have managed R&D programs in agriculture, natural resource, as well as in agricultural market development and decision support. I led individual research projects on sustainable commodity intensification, supply chain inclusive development of high value crops, and nutrient management in Latin America, Southeast Asia and West Africa. My engagement principles are outcome driven and focused on delivery. Specific outcomes include improved agricultural production and marketing, and sustainable business models for farming enterprises and their products. Developed outputs included strategies, policies and practical management interventions. Results were made accessible through learning partnerships, dialogue and engagement. All this has contributed to behavioral and management change in agricultural industries (coffee, cocoa, oil palm, maize) and supported rural development. Over the past 15 years I worked for and with non-governmental organizations, private industry and research institutions. I have advised, and have learned from, farmers, scientists, entrepreneurs, senior managers and administrators: in the field, in processing stations, factories, and boardrooms. This has developed my strategic thinking, and the ability to identify opportunities for rural development, improved communication and effective networking. I have published in books, articles and reports. I have grown personally and professionally by living in different cultures, on different continents, under challenging working conditions, and in societies with diverse religious values.
Leadership: strategic thinking, motivating and leading international multicultural teams, exceling under pressure, and providing professional guidance and advice as trusted colleague
Problem solving: identify critical factors in business cases and development opportunities, conceptualize solutions, mobilize resources, and implement financial and operational processes
Networking: negotiate, develop and cultivate strong, lasting and respectful relationships with a wide variety of partners including farmers and members of Boards of Directors
Communication: communicate using intuitive and analytical understanding of institutional context and personalities, represent organization and clients in responsible manner in international dialogue
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Education: |
Certificate, Project Management, 2004, Crawford Masters Class in Research Management, Australia
Ph.D., Geography & Soil Science, 1999, University of Western Australia, Australia
Diploma Engineer Agronomy & Soil Science, 1994, Leipzig University, Germany
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Affiliations and Achievements: |
Scientific Journal Articles
Pasuquin JM, Pampolino MF, Witt C, Dobermann A, Oberthür T, Fisher MJ, Inubushi K. 2014. Closing yield gaps in maize production in Southeast Asia through site-specific nutrient management. Field Crops Research 156: 219-230
Hoffmann MP, Castaneda Vera A, van Wijk MT, Giller KE, Oberthür T, Donough C, Whitbread AM. 2014. Simulating potential growth and yield of oil palm (Elaeis guineensis) with PALMSIM: Model description, evaluation and application. Agricultural System 131: 1-10
Pauli N, Donough C, Oberthür T, Cock J, Verdooren R, Rahmadsyahj, Abdurrohim G, Indrasuara K, Lubis A, Dolong T, Pasuquin JM. 2014. Changes in soil quality indicators under oil palm plantations following application of ‘best management practices’ in a four-year field trial. Agriculture, Ecosystems and Environment 195:98-111
Cook S, Lim CH, Mohanaraj SN, Samosir YMS, Donough C, Oberthür T, Lim YL, Cock J, Kam SP. 2014. Palm oil at the crossroads: the role of Plantation Intelligence to support change, profit and sustainability. The Planter 90(1061): 563-575
Hoffmann MP, Castaneda Vera A, van Wijk MT, Giller KE, Oberthür T, Donough C, Whitbread AM, Fisher MJ. 2014. Simulating Potential Growth and Yield of Oil Palm with PALMSIM. Better Crops. 98(4): 25-26
Pasuquin JM, Cock J, Donough CR, Oberthür T, Rahmadsyah, Abdurrohim G, Indrasuara K, Dolong T, Lubis A, Cook S. 2014. Leaf nutrient analysis as a management tool in yield intensification of oil palm. Better Crops. 98(1):13-16
Cook S, Cock J, Oberthür T and Fisher M. 2013. On-farm experimentation. Better Crops 97(4): 17-20
Oberthür T, Donough CR, Cock J, Rahmadsyah, Gatot AR, Indrasuara K, Lubis A and Dolong T. 2013. Opportunities for research and development in oil palm fertilization to support sustainable intensification. Better Crops 97(2): 25-28
Gerendás J, Donough CR and Oberthür T, Rahmadsyah, Gatot AR, Indrasuara K, Lubis A and Dolong T. 2013. Sulphur nutrition of oil palm in Indonesia – the neglected macronutrient. Oil Palm Bulletin 67: 5-10
Pauli, Barrios, Conacher, Oberthür. 2012. Farmer knowledge of the relationships among soil macrofauna, soil quality and tree species in a smallholder agroforestry system of western Honduras. Geoderma, Vol 189-190:186-198.
Oberthür, Läderach, Posada, Fisher, Samper, Illera, Collet, Moreno, Alarcón, Villegas, Usma, Perez, Jarvis. 2011. Regional relationships between inherent coffee quality and growing environment for denomination of origin labels in Nariño and Cauca, Colombia. Food Policy 36:783–794
Läderach, Oberthür, Cook, Estrada Iza, Pohlan, Fisher, Rosales Lechuga. 2011. Systematic agronomic farm management for improved coffee quality. Field Crops Research 120: 321–329
Cock, Oberthür, Isaacs, Läderach, Palma, Carbonell, Victoria, Watts, Amaya, Collet, Lema, Anderson. 2011 Crop Management Based on Field Observations: Case Studies in Sugarcane and Coffee. Agricultural Systems 104:755–769
Pauli, Barrios, Conacher, Oberthür. 2011. Soil macrofauna in agricultural landscapes dominated by the Quesungual Slash-and-Mulch Agroforestry System, western Honduras. Applied Soil Ecology 47:119-132.
Nelson, Webb, Berthelsen, Curry, Yinil, Fidelis, Fisher, Oberthür. 2011. Nutritional Status of Cocoa in Papua New Guinea. Better Crops, Vol. 95, No. 2 p. 18-20
Nelson, Rhebergen, Berthelsen, Webb, Banabas, Oberthür, Donough, Rahmadsyah, Indrasuara, Lubis. 2011. Soil Acidification under Oil Palm: Rates and Effects on Yield. Better Crops, Vol. 95, No. 4 p. 22-25
Pauli, Oberthür, Barrios, Conacher. 2010. Fine-scale spatial and temporal variation in earthworm surface casting activity in agroforestry fields, western Honduras. Pedobiologia Volume 53:127-139.
Bosselmann, Dons, Oberthür, Smith Olsen, Ræbild, Usma. 2009. The influence of shade trees on coffee quality in small holder coffee agroforestry systems in Southern Colombia. Agriculture, Ecosystems & Environment, Vol. 129: 253-260
Yamamoto, Oberthür, Lefroy. 2009. Spatial Identification
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Available for: |
- Job opportunities
- Being headhunted – make me an offer
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Years of Experience:
More than 20 years |
Highest Qualification:
Doctorate |
Languages:
English, Spanish, German |
Nationality:
Germany
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