Saurav Purkayastha
Strategic Leader · Former Naval Officer
Strategic leadership from a uniformed career and subsequent enterprise experience — institutional decision-making and command communication.
Saurav Purkayastha is a Strategic Leader, former Naval Officer, and entrepreneur with over two decades of experience across Defence, Aerospace, Oil & Gas, and Healthcare Logistics. A decorated warship commander, he has successfully transitioned military precision into senior leadership roles across corporate and startup ecosystems.
His academic foundation includes UC Berkeley's Haas School of Business and multiple Master's degrees in Strategy and Telecommunications — blending high-level operational expertise with entrepreneurial drive. He has a proven track record of managing large-scale operations, building innovative business models, and leading multi-stakeholder environments in fast-paced sectors.
Currently, Saurav has co-founded Terrabite and Kinships, while dedicating time to mentoring the next generation of leaders through Katalyst India. A Past President of the Rotary Club of Mumbai SOBO, he remains committed to driving results at the intersection of strategy, execution, and social impact.
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