Management Team
Rahul Puranik
Chairman
Rahul is a commercial pilot and successful serial entrepreneur of many global businesses in varying sectors. Recently, Rahul founded Sawnee Healthcare, Inc., a Georgia-based company providing healthcare products, with the current focus on the critical COVID-19 specific products. Rahul is a founder of the following businesses: PARSS Pte. Ltd. (www.parss-sin.com), a Singapore based company, focused on trading equipment to Infrastructure and Development; Maison D' Puranique (www.maisondpuranique.com) based out of France; Sapphire Airways, Inc- International airlines based out of US and flying emerging markets; Cosmic Air- Regional International Airlines based in South East Asia; Beverage outlets in various cities Georgia, USA. Rahul holds an engineering degree in Electrical and Computers from University of Alabama.
Ajay is a senior executive and innovator with more than 30 years of experience from customer insights to launch of differentiated products, technologies, processes, and strategies. Prior to embarking on entrepreneurship journey in 2018, Ajay worked in various capacities in the research institutions, mid-sized companies and fortune 500 Healthcare corporation. Ajay has successfully managed complex innovation programs, cross-functional resources, and leveraged internal and external capabilities to drive innovation. Ajay poses hands-on experience identifying unmet needs and translating needs to meaningful solutions that contributed to the top- and or bottom-line of the corporations he served. Some of the products Ajay has been involved include personal protective equipment (PPE – N95 masks, gowns, face masks, hand sanitizer, etc), single-use surgical products, and life supporting Class 3 medical devices necessary for respiratory, digestive health, and cardiovascular applications. Ajay is an inventor or co-inventor of 27 patents with the majority in commercial use.
Ajay Houde
(Ph D. MBA)
Global Innovation
Patrice Gerard
Global Business Development
A dynamic and engaging leader with demonstrated experience building and motivating high performing teams to achieve measurable results. Patrice brings over 25 years of operating experience, entrepreneurial leadership and global experience in the healthcare industry, including Medical Supplies, Medical Devices, and Pharmaceutical.
Lizzie is the Sawnee Group Office Manager. As a 2015 graduate of Georgia College and State University, she acquired a Bachelor's Degree in Business Administration with a concentration in marketing. Her four years spent studying business at a liberal arts university have provided her with the diverse background needed to compete in today's ever-evolving business arena. She manages all aspects of the back office for Sawnee Group and oversees all channels of social media for our businesses. She has been working for Sawnee Group for over a year now.
Lizzie Hardwick
Office Manager
Tony Bashir
Senior Business Development
Tony Bashir joined Sawnee Healthcare in December 2020 and brings to Sawnee Healthcare over 30 years of experience in Healthcare including 6 years in clinical/surgical setting at USAF Wilford Hall Medical Center, San Antonio TX and George Washington University Medical Center, Washington D.C. Tony was a Senior Ophthalmic Surgical Technologist who conducted various Ophthalmic Diagnostic procedures as well as assisted and facilitated the residency training program. Tony was a member of the US Air Force serving 4 years with distinction - he was also a member of the Hospital Honor Guard and received the highest level award on every performance report. Tony spent 27 years as the Senior Account Manager and Director Business Development with 3 National Healthcare supply chain companies. He was consistently recognized as the top performer, awards included Rookie of the year and various Sales professional of the year including a long standing member of the Presidents club