Arjun Purkayastha's Email & Phone Number

💼 Past Experience

With over 25 years of experience in the Indian eCommerce and digital industries, Arjun Purkayastha has played a pivotal role in creating and driving progress in these industries. He has vast experience in the areas of eCommerce, digital marketing, venture capital, and even startup businesses. In his most recent roles, he has worked for Reckitt, Angel Investor and at Access Ventures, both as a Co-Founder and as a Board Member. At Access, Arjun was responsible for eCommerce, digital marketing, venture capital and startup businesses. In his previous roles, he was also responsible foraunchupVC, Head of eCommerce and Digital at Reckitt and was also a Board Member at UpSpring.In his work at Reckitt, Arjun Purkayastha was responsible for building eCommerce and digital businesses. He was also responsible forYoYU.com and became the CEO in early 2017. At eRB Ventures, he was a Board Member and co-founder. At Upspring, he was the CEO from February 2019 to January 2022.Arjun Purkayastha also has Board Observer status with Betr.com, where he is responsible for Strategic Advisor/Board Observer.In his role at 1979 Ventures, he was a Board Member and early stage investor and strategic advisor. At Betr.com, Arjun Purkayastha is responsible for Board Observer status with the company.

🎓 Education

Arjun Purkayastha has a B.Sc. in Economics from Singularity University and a Master's in Business Administration from the INSEAD School of Business. Arjun Purkayastha has also been working in the banking and consulting industry for the past few years. Arjun Purkayastha is currently working as an executive MBA at a start-up company.

💡 Technical & Interpersonal Skills

Arjun Purkayastha is a Co-Founder at eRB Ventures Limited. Board Member at UpSpring LLC. Angel Investor & Advisor at Angel Investor. Intern - Pepsico at J. Walter Thompson Worldwide from August 2000 to October 2000 . Board Member & Compensation Committee Member at Pharmapacks. Lead Investor - Series A & Bridge Round at Pharmapacks from June 2018 to September 2020 . Lead Investor - Series A at Healthily from August 2019 to October 2020 . Co-Founder & Chairman at Access VC. Senior Vice President - eRB (eCommerce, CRM, digital, DNVB & startup ventures) at RB. Chairman & Co-Founder at Access VC. Investment Committee Member - Hygiene & Home at Founders Factory. General Manager - Global eCommerce (Health & Nutrition) at Reckitt from January 2018 to December 2019 . Board Member at Up spring from February 2019 to January 2022 . Global Advisor at Teja Ventures. Strategic Advisor / Board Observer at Betr. Angel Investor & Strategic Advisor at Angel Investor. Global Category Director - Surface Care at Reckitt from March 2017 to December 2017 . Marketing Director - Dettol & Lysol/Lizol (Asia, Middle East, Africa & Latin America) at Reckitt from December 2015 to March 2017 . Marketing Director - Dettol, Personal Care (Asia, Middle East, Africa & Latin America) at Reckitt from March 2015 to November 2015 . Board Member and People & Culture Committee Member at Packable from February 2019 to April 2022 . Member of the Board of Directors at Bombay Shaving Company. Lead Investor - Venture Round at Bombay Shaving Company from January 2021 to January 2021 . Member of the Board of Directors & Chair of the Remuneration Committee at Healthily from August 2019 to June 2022 . eCommerce & Marketing Director - Korea (전무) at Reckitt from February 2012 to February 2015 . Early Stage Investor & Strategic Advisor at 1979 Ventures. Asst. Brand Manager - Pantene (ASEAN, Australasia, India, Japan & Korea) at Procter & Gamble from July 2004 to January 2006 . Asst. Country Marketing Manager - Ariel/Tide (India) at Procter & Gamble from October 2003 to June 2004 . Asst. Country Marketing Manager - Vicks (India) at Procter & Gamble from November 2002 to September 2003 . Senior Vice President - eCommerce, Digital & Ventures at Reckitt. Member of the Board of Directors & Compensation Committee at Bombay Shaving Company. Advisory Board Member at Wholsum Foods (Slurrp Farm). Advisory Board Member at Sauce.vc. Board Observer at Betr Remedies. Investor - Series B at Packable from October 2020 to June 2021 . Lead Investor - Series A & Bridge Round at Packable from June 2018 to September 2020 . Associate Marketing Director - Asia-Pacific Hair Care & Global Brand Franchise at Procter & Gamble from December 2010 to January 2012 . Brand Manager - Gillette (ASEAN, Australasia, India, Japan & Korea) at Procter & Gamble from July 2008 to January 2011 . Brand Manager - Duracell (ASEAN, Australasia, India