Purav Patel
Operator | Investor | Board Director | 6 Exits | Focused on F&B, Retail & Healthcare Innovation
- Role
- Board Director at Artisan Bakery
- Location
- Houston, TX, US
- LinkedIn followers
- 500 followers
About Purav Patel
Hands-on operator and investor with over 15 years of experience driving value creation…
Experience
Board Director
May 2025 — Present
Joined the board at formation to support growth strategy, integration, and platform expansion following the merger of Specialty Bakers and Snackwerks- Advise on M&A pipeline development, diligence, and integration of niche bakery manufacturing targets- Support commercial strategy across ISB, foodservice, and private label channels- Partner with executive leadership on innovation roadmap and operational standardization across facilities- Leverage prior experience in frozen bakery and CPG to inform customer segmentation, margin improvement, and strategic partnerships.
Education
WSET
Certified Specialist of Spirits, CSS
2015 — 2016
WSET
Certified WSET Level 2
2012 — 2013
The University of Texas at Austin
Biology, Business
2000 — 2004
Skills
- Business Development
- Wine & Spirits Industry
- Commercial Real Estate
- Retail Sales
- Investments
- Food Manufacturing
- Food & Beverage
- Marketing Strategy
- Liquor Stores
- Business Strategy
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