Pushkar Deshpande
• Independent Director • Strategy Advisor • Sustainability Advocate
From the Engine Room to the Boardroom
With 23+ years of seafaring experience and a proven leadership record in marine engineering, high-value asset management, and ESG governance, Pushkar has steered his career from the decks of LPG vessels into corporate boardrooms.
He now serves as a Certified Independent Director, startup mentor, and strategic advisor, bringing operational insight, ethical leadership, and long-term vision to industries ranging from shipping and manufacturing to education and hospitality.
Why Partner With Pushkar?
Board & Governance Excellence
Recognized for independent thinking, risk oversight, and strategy-setting.
Sustainability & ESG Insight
Pioneered dual-fuel technology at sea and advises on sustainability integration in business.
Operational Depth
Decades of hands-on engineering leadership translating into measurable business and process improvements.
Startup Mentorship
Founder of multiple ventures and trusted advisor to disruptive, purpose-led companies.
My Vision
To build a legacy of change, not just in boardrooms, but in how businesses lead, govern, and grow. I stand for integrity, long-term thinking, out-of-the-box solutions, and sustainability-driven value creation.