Sagar Puranik is responsible for spearheading the company’s growth strategy in the logistics, industrial, and SEZ sectors by driving business development, project feasibility, and leasing functions. His role will involve identifying and pursuing new business opportunities, conducting financial and technical assessments, structuring project funding, and ensuring compliance with all regulatory and statutory requirements. Sagar will lead leasing activities, from prospecting and negotiations to finalizing contracts, while maintaining strong client relationships to maximize occupancy and retention. Additionally, his role demands close collaboration with government authorities, financial institutions, and other stakeholders to facilitate smooth project execution and timely approvals. By developing effective sales and marketing strategies, negotiating sustainable commercial models, and optimizing revenue streams, Sagar will play a pivotal role in expanding the company’s footprint, strengthening client partnerships, and delivering profitable, long-term growth in the ports and SEZ sector. 

Sagar is a seasoned professional with about 20 years of experience in ports, supply chain, infrastructure, and special economic zones. He was previously with DP World, where he lead business development for industrial/logistics parks and free trade zones, securing and managing over millions in FTWZ projects and onboarding a lot of customers. He has been instrumental in winning strategic assets, handling government liaison, negotiating contracts, and achieving multimillion-dollar savings. Previously, at Arshiya Limited, he drove business development and marketing for FTWZs, introducing new business models, leading a sales team, and securing top-tier clients that filled warehouses beyond 100% capacity. His career highlights include setting up free trade zones in India, raising project finance, and driving large-scale logistics and infrastructure projects from conception to execution. 

Sagar has done his Masters of Management Studies (Finance) from Welingkar Institute of Management and is a Cost Accountant from the Institute of Cost and Works Accountants.