Debu Purkayastha

Debu Purkayastha is a prominent figure with extensive experience in various leadership roles across multiple sectors. He currently serves as the Chair Of The Board Of Trustees at Guy's & St Thomas'​ Foundation, a position he has held since 2021.1

Professional Background

Purkayastha's career spans several high-profile organizations:

Board Memberships::

• Board of Directors at the University of Cambridge (2015 - Present)1
• Board of Directors at University Hospitals Birmingham NHS Foundation Trust (2020 - Present)1
• Former Board Member at Mercy Corps (2012 - 2021)1

Advisory Roles::

• Advisory Board member at Unilever (2019 - Present)1
• Advisory Board member at Tech London Advocates & Global Tech Advocates (2014 - Present)1
• Former Chairman of the Advisory Board at VEON (2015 - 2018)1

Corporate Experience::

• Principal in Corporate Development, M&A, and Investments at Google (2008 - 2014)1

Education and Other Affiliations

Purkayastha is associated with prestigious educational institutions:

• University of Cambridge1
• London Business School, where he serves on the Curriculum Committee (2016 - Present)1

Investment and Entrepreneurship

He has also been involved in investment and entrepreneurship:

• Investor and former Board Member at TaDaweb (2016 - Present)1
• Entrepreneur-in-Residence at Octopus Ventures (2014 - 2017)1
• Senior Industrial Advisor at EQT Holdings/EQT Partners (2012 - 2021)1

Debu Purkayastha's LinkedIn profile showcases a career marked by leadership roles in technology, healthcare, education, and finance sectors, demonstrating his diverse expertise and influential position in various industries.1