Debargha Sarkar

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ABOUT DEBARGHA SARKAR

A seasoned professional combining a decade of cross-industry experience—from designing and executing greenfield chemical projects and driving product strategies and sales & business development, to empowering micro-entrepreneurs aiming at social impact. Passionate about building sustainable businesses, nurturing partnerships, and translating ideas into high-impact outcomes.My journey began at SRF, where I spent six years executing greenfield projects (>₹100 Cr) as part of process design teams. I led new product & technology development, coordinated across R&D, production, and marketing, and drove debottlenecking and process optimization initiatives: basically, was involved during the entire lifecycle of the product- from concept to commercialization. Recognized with the “Design Innovation & Project Execution Excellence” award, I also worked closely with leadership as Executive Assistant to the CEO, Chemicals Technology Group, overseeing 20+ live projects and supporting strategic reviews.Post my MBA, I pivoted to the social enterprise space at Deshpande Foundation as Lead, Strategy & Innovation, CEO’s Office. There, I helped shape growth strategies impacting micro-entrepreneurs, secured institutional/CSR funding (>₹1 Cr), and launched retail & e-commerce initiatives for artisan collectives, enabling sales of FMCG, handicrafts, fashion, and lifestyle products. Returning to the chemical industry at NFIL, I took on dual responsibilities of Supply Chain management and product management: managing global sourcing ($20 million annual spend, a strategic key starting mineral). I also contributed to sustainability (as SCM SPOC in BRSR reporting) and digital transformation (Capex approvals for procure-to-pay system pan NFIL) initiatives. I identified and evaluated high growth potential chemicals; developed business cases leading to CAPEX approvals (~₹500 Cr) through detailed competition analysis, trade statistics review, regulatory monitoring, and primary research to support market entry.Since March 2024, I lead East Zone Sales & Business Development for Industrial Gases at NFIL, managing a topline of ~₹7 Cr. I manage distributors, OEMs, and other key channel partners to deliver sales targets as per ABP. I drive GTM plans, campaigns, etc. for market expansion. I hold an Integrated Bachelors & Master\'s in Chemical Engineering from the Indian Institute of Technology, Kharagpur and an MBA (1-year full time) from the Indian Institute of Management, Calcutta.