Puneet Kataria

Puneet Kataria is an accomplished professional with a diverse background and a wealth of experience in the realms of investments, portfolio management, corporate finance, fund raising, deal execution, strategy formulation, general management, and business development. As an alumnus of the prestigious Indian School of Business and holding a Bachelor's degree in Engineering from Manipal Academy Of Higher Education, Puneet has amassed 11 years of expertise working in various sectors across geographies like the UK, Europe, Middle East, US, Japan, and India.

His professional journey includes key roles such as Head - Global Real Estate Investments, Senior Vice President - Investments, Vice President - Investments at Gulf Islamic Investments, and Head - Chairman's Office at Hindustan Powerprojects Private Limited. Puneet has also made significant contributions in roles such as Specialist - Capital Productivity at Feedback Infra, Founding Partner at Saffire, and as the Founder and Chief Executive Officer at Cat-Alyst.

Puneet Kataria's skill set encompasses real estate, private equity, venture capital, portfolio management, asset management, renewable energy, solar farms, project finance, business strategy, commercial & legal negotiations, and business development. He is known for his ability to identify complex patterns, leverage value creation levers, and execute plans efficiently to mitigate risks and enhance overall value. His experience includes close collaboration with top leadership within organizations, as well as representation of companies to various external stakeholders like government bodies, investors, bankers/lenders, strategic partners, suppliers, and distributors.