Leadership

Guided by purpose and driven by excellence, our leaders continue to strengthen our legacy of trusted healthcare.

Meet the minds behind SDL (BOD)

Shree Dhootapapeshwar is guided by a board that blends Ayurvedic authority, legal expertise and professional governance. Together they uphold the founding belief that what is Good for Ayurveda is Best for the enterprise.

Shri Ranjit Anand Puranik

Managing Director

Shri Ranjit Anand Puranik

Managing Director

Managing Director of Shree Dhootapapeshwar Ltd., he represents the fifth generation and is the seventh member of the Puranik family to lead the organization. Under his robust leadership, the company today boasts last-mile engagement with the largest network of Ayurved physicians of any company. He strongly believes that what is good for Ayurveda is best for the enterprise, staying true to the vision of its founding fathers.

Mr. Puranik is Director of Shree Dhootapapeshwar Research Foundation. He also serves as President of Ayurvidya Prasarak Mandal, a 60-year-old Ayurveda college and teaching hospital. He is a Member of the Advisory Committee, Ministry of AYUSH, Government of India. Mr. Puranik has been a vocal advocate for the recognition and acceptance of traditional medicine, particularly the classical principles of Ayurveda.

As Trustee of the All India Ayurveda Congress and the World Ayurveda Foundation, he actively advocates for the advancement of Ayurveda. He currently holds the following positions:

Trustee, Shree Dhootapapeshwar Ayurved Vidyalay Samiti
Board Member, National Medicinal Plants Board
Founder Trustee, National Ayurveda Students & Youth Association (NASYA)
Founder Group Member, AYUSH Export Promotion Council (FICCI)
Vice President (West), Ayurvedic Drug Manufacturers' Association
Member, Ayurvedic Committee, American Herbal Products Association (AHPA)
Member, AYUSH Core Group, CII

Adv. Yashodhan Divekar

Director

Adv. Yashodhan Divekar

Director

Adv. Yashodhan Divekar is associated with Shree Dhootapapeshwar Limites since the year 2020. He is an Advocate and Solicitor of the Incorporated Law Society of India and Law Society of England. He is 3rd generation Solicitor and Partner of Divekar and Co., a 101 year old and most reputed Law firm in Mumbai. Mr. Divekar has robust experience as an Solicitor and Counsel. He is an expert on matters pertaining to Hindu law, property and Constitutional law and handles the firm's plenteous Arbitration work.

Adv. Mrs. N.R.Patankar

Director

Adv. Mrs. N.R.Patankar

Director

Adv. Mrs. N. R. Patankar has been associated with Shree Dhootapapeshwar Limited since the mid 1980's and has been a steadfast support to the enterprise aims. She has an extensive experience of over 40 years in the field of Labour & Industrial Law. Her expertise involves arbitration, mediation and conciliation in her law practice. She acts as a Counsel for formulation of policies and other matters related to litigation within the Company.

Mrs. Patankar is an acknowledged authority on Labour Law and her footprint in High Courts in India is well acclaimed.