Punit Dave is a cost transformation, and value creation specialist who helps organizations improve profitability through strategic sourcing, commercial optimisation, operational efficiency, and sustainable cost reduction initiatives across diverse industries. He holds a Chartered Accountancy, Cost and Management Accountancy, and a Chartered Wealth Management degree and has previously worked in Private equity, Wealth Management, and Audit and Assurance services.
Punit Dave (Mumbai, India) is a business transformation and value creation professional focused on helping organizations improve profitability, enhance operational performance, and unlock sustainable cost efficiencies. His work spans procurement transformation, strategic sourcing, supply chain optimisation, cost management, working capital improvement, and enterprise-wide performance enhancement initiatives.
Much of his work involves identifying and implementing practical opportunities that improve margins while strengthening operational effectiveness. He works closely with management teams, business owners, investors, and operating leaders to develop and execute initiatives that deliver measurable financial results without compromising service quality, business continuity, or long-term growth objectives.
Over the course of his career, Punit has advised and worked with organizations across hospitality, manufacturing, infrastructure, real estate, industrial services, consumer businesses, and investor-backed enterprises. His experience includes supplier value engineering, contract optimisation, spend analytics, demand management, procurement governance, process improvement, and large-scale cost transformation programs.
Punit specialises in translating strategic objectives into executable initiatives that create tangible EBITDA improvement. His approach combines analytical rigour, commercial acumen, and hands-on implementation experience, enabling organizations to realise sustainable benefits rather than one-time savings. He has successfully managed complex stakeholder environments, multi-location operations, and large spend portfolios where alignment between operational priorities and financial objectives is critical.
As part of ERA Group's global consulting platform, Punit collaborates with organizations seeking to improve competitiveness, strengthen procurement capabilities, optimise supply chains, and accelerate value creation across both growth and turnaround situations. His focus remains on helping businesses achieve measurable, sustainable improvements in profitability and operational performance.
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