Ankit Purohit

About Ankit Purohit

Senior operations executive with 15+ years of experience delivering complex infrastructure and EPC projects, transforming internal operations, and driving end-to-end execution across the infrastructure, manufacturing, and consulting sectors.Currently leading operations at Desire Energy Solutions, I oversee project delivery, engineering, service procurement, inventory management, IT, analytics, HR, and administration. My focus: ensuring seamless execution, scaling internal systems, and leading large-scale transformation initiatives that create lasting business impact.I specialize in turning strategy into action — building execution roadmaps, optimizing workflows, digitizing core functions, and embedding data-driven decision-making across the value chain. My approach combines pragmatic leadership with a passion for operational agility, continuous improvement, and change management.I’ve worked across industry leaders like Cummins, Tata Group companies, EY, and UPL, bringing a cross-functional lens to every challenge. Whether it’s building high-performing teams, managing stakeholders, or applying automation and analytics to improve outcomes — I believe in making execution a competitive advantage. Outside work, I’m deeply interested in global affairs, business, politics, and always on the lookout for great books and fresh thinking.Areas of Expertise• Operational Strategy & Execution• Project & Program Management• Business Process Improvement & Digitization• Change Management & Transformation• Data Analytics for Efficiency• Cross-Functional LeadershipLet’s connect if you’re solving execution challenges, transforming operations, or scaling impact in infrastructure and beyond.

Experience

1. Chief Operating Officer

   Desire Energy Solutions Pvt. Ltd.

   Jan 2024 — Present · Jaipur, IN

Education

• SPJIMR SP Jain Institute of Management & Research

  Post Graduate Diploma in Management, Operations Management

• Indian Institute of Technology, Roorkee

  Bachelor of Technology (B.Tech.), Civil Engineering

  2004 — 2008

• Texas McCombs School of Business

  Postgraduate Degree, Artificial Intelligence for Leaders

Skills

• Supply Chain Management
• Microsoft Office
• Operations Management
• Construction Management
• Consulting
• Transportation Engineering
• Six Sigma
• Process Improvement
• Strategy
• Analysis
• Business Strategy
• Project Planning
• Engineering
• Cross-Functional Team Leadership
• Civil Engineering
• Management
• Project Management
• Team Management
• Business Analysis