Deepak Poddar

Entrepreneurial executive and board director with more than 25 years of experience building and scaling businesses across pharmaceuticals, medical devices, healthcare, manufacturing and international supply chains. Led operations across the United Kingdom, India, the Middle East, Africa and North America. Delivered more than US$65 million in sourcing to supply transactions during the first year of COVID 19.

Awarded and successfully delivered a US$11 million medical supplies contract for the District of Columbia and secured a US$4.5 million pharmaceutical supply award in Zimbabwe, currently progressing through mobilisation and fulfilment.

Scaled

Patanjali affiliated packaging businesses from start up to US$25 million in turnover within two years while leading more than 1,500 employees.

Founder and Board Director - Poddar Group Ltd - Glasgow, United Kingdom

(2023-01)

Lead group strategy, opportunity origination and cross border execution across pharmaceuticals, healthcare supply, manufacturing, mining, real estate, consumer products and strategic advisory.

• Advise businesses and counterparties on international market entry, regulatory positioning, sourcing, procurement, logistics, commercial partnerships and operational establishment.
• Develop and structure opportunities across the United Kingdom, India, the Middle East and Africa, with a particular focus on healthcare access, pharmaceutical supply and investment in Zimbabwe and the wider SADC region.
• Structure complex international opportunities into executable frameworks covering counterparties, funding, risk allocation, quality assurance, delivery controls and governance.
• Maintain senior relationships with manufacturers, distributors, healthcare institutions, investors, government linked organisations and strategic partners.
• Developed and implemented contract manufacturing solutions for medical device clients in the UK, Japan and the United States, managing supplier identification, commercial structuring, product specifications, quality controls and cross border delivery.

Founder and Board Director - PODS Pharma Ltd - United Kingdom | Middle East | India | Africa | North America

(2014-01)

Established and scaled medical device and consumables distribution across Scotland and Canada within three years, serving care homes, children's nurseries, hospitality businesses, food retailers, dental practices and emergency services.

• Secured direct supply relationships with London Drugs and Core-Mark, extending products into major Canadian pharmacy, grocery and fuel retail channels.
• Built an international healthcare platform spanning pharmaceuticals, supplements, medical devices, hospital equipment and medical consumables for corporate, institutional and government customers.
• Completed more than US$65 million in sourcing to supply transactions during the first year of COVID 19, coordinating product sourcing, quality review, logistics and delivery against urgent global demand.
• Awarded and successfully delivered a US$11 million medical supplies contract for the District of Columbia, demonstrating capability in public sector procurement, product compliance, supplier coordination, mobilisation and end to end delivery.
• Secured a US$4.5 million pharmaceutical supply award in Zimbabwe, currently progressing through mobilisation and fulfilment, including international sourcing, quality assurance, logistics planning and institutional stakeholder engagement.
• Developed supply networks across manufacturing, warehousing and logistics for gloves, gowns, syringes, test kits, surgical kits, APIs, hospital equipment and finished pharmaceuticals.
• Established and led operating entities and distribution activities in the United Kingdom, United States and Canada, supporting access to Europe, Africa and other international markets.

Chief Executive Officer - Patanjali Flexipak Private Limited and Divya Packmaf Private Limited - India

(2014-01 - 2018-12)

Launched and scaled corrugated box and medical grade PE container manufacturing businesses from start up stage, generating approximately US$25 million in turnover within two years.

• Recruited, structured and led a workforce of just over 1,500 employees across production, engineering, quality, procurement, finance, warehousing, logistics and administration.
• Built monthly production capacity of approximately 3,000 metric tonnes of corrugated outer boxes and 350 metric tonnes of medical grade PE containers.
• Held end to end accountability for business planning, plant operations, production output, quality, cost control, working capital, supplier management, customer service and on time delivery.
• Created dependable packaging supply capability to support fast growing healthcare and consumer product operations while maintaining scale, consistency and operational discipline.
• Built and managed approximately 250,000 sq ft of dedicated storage infrastructure, supporting high volume production, inventory control, dispatch and customer fulfilment.
• Managed an in-house fleet of 30 trucks, coordinating daily dispatch, vehicle utilisation and delivery schedules to support uninterrupted production and on-time customer fulfilment.

Founder and Board Director - 33 Carat - Glasgow, United Kingdom

(2024-01)

Founded a lab grown diamond jewellery brand positioned around personalisation, ethical sourcing, accessible luxury and high quality presentation.

• Directed product, supplier, packaging, visual identity and go to market strategy, creating a differentiated proposition built on bespoke design, certified lab grown diamonds and premium customer experience.

Board Director - Luxaum Investments - Southern Africa

(2025-01)

Strategic investment platform focused on long term growth and development across the SADC region.

• Provide board level oversight of investment strategy, governance, opportunity assessment and stakeholder engagement across Southern Africa, including healthcare, manufacturing, mining and infrastructure.
• Support the conversion of investment concepts into executable structures through market validation, risk assessment, partnership development and transaction planning.

Founder, Managing Director and Chief Executive - Selected International Ventures: PODS Middle East, PODS UK, PODS USA, PODS Medcare, Poddar Group Middle East LLC FZE, Aditi Global DMCC, Tripura Biotech Pvt Ltd - UAE | UK | USA | Canada | India | Sri Lanka | Mauritius

(2010-01 - 2023-12)

Established healthcare distribution, consultancy and international market entry platforms across multiple countries.

• PODS Middle East, PODS UK, PODS USA, PODS Medcare and Poddar Group Middle East LLC FZE: established healthcare distribution, consultancy and international market entry platforms.
• Aditi Global DMCC: managed a Dubai based precious metals and commodity trading business.
• Tripura Biotech Pvt Ltd: founded a pharmaceutical supply business serving Sri Lanka.
• Sanskriti Healthcare Private Limited: founded an Indian business manufacturing and distributing Ayurvedic supplements and beauty products.

Strategy Developer - BuildHub Prestige Properties Ltd and Integra Peptides Ltd - Glasgow, United Kingdom

(2025-01)

Developed strategy for construction, property development and biotechnology ventures.

• BuildHub Prestige Properties Ltd: developed the strategy for a construction and property development platform focused on residential, commercial and mixed use projects.
• Integra Peptides Ltd: developed a direct to consumer biotechnology and wellness proposition focused on NAD+ products and international online retail.

Operations Director, subsequently Managing Director - Lambhill Court Ltd - Glasgow, United Kingdom

(2001-01 - 2014-12)

Led daily operations across five care homes providing approximately 400 beds and employing more than 400 staff. Remodelled Lambhill Court to create modern daycare and care at home facilities and oversaw staffing, service quality, facilities, budgets and operational controls in a highly regulated environment.

Co Founder and Partner - HealthCall - Dubai, United Arab Emirates

(2011-01 - 2012-12)

Co founded and established healthcare clinics in Dubai Healthcare City, coordinating specialist clinicians, service development, stakeholder engagement and operational launch.

Managing Director - Little Einsteins Kindergarten Ltd - Scotland, United Kingdom

(2007-01 - 2010-12)

Expanded childcare services to seven locations across Scotland within two years, serving more than 440 children daily. Built the operating structure, staffing capability and service standards required to support rapid multisite growth, while achieving runner up recognition for Nursery Chain of the Year from Nursery World.

Managing Director - Lotus Senior Living Ltd / Everest Nursing Homes Scotland Ltd - Glasgow, United Kingdom

(2004-01 - 2010-12)

Developed, constructed and operated residential and nursing care facilities for older people, managing service delivery, staffing, facilities and operational performance.

Managing Director - Transcontinental Tiles & Tops Ltd - Glasgow, United Kingdom

(2006-01 - 2010-12)

Led the United Kingdom supply of granite slabs and worktops, managing sourcing, commercial relationships and operational delivery.

Medical Science Studies - Medical Science - University of St Andrews (1997-01 - 2001-12)

Five Scottish Highers - General Education - Hutchesons' Grammar School