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Strategic Procurement Leader | Digital Transformation Architect | Independent Director​Biswajit Salui is a distinguished corporate strategist and visionary leader with over 18 years of experience driving value within major global conglomerates. Currently serving as an Associate General Manager at Linde, Biswajit has built a career defined by the intersection of operational excellence, governance, and the future of digital business.​The Strategic Foundation ​A seasoned professional with an MBA, Biswajit combines deep academic grounding with nearly two decades of high-impact leadership in Strategic Procurement. His expertise spans the entire value chain—from sophisticated category management and vendor ecosystem development to the implementation of large-scale cost-optimization frameworks. His ability to navigate the complexities of global supply chains has made him a trusted architect of organizational efficiency.​Corporate Governance & Leadership ​Beyond his executive role, Biswajit is a certified Independent Director with the IICA (Indian Institute of Corporate Affairs) Databank. This designation reflects his commitment to the highest standards of corporate ethics, strategic oversight, and board-level excellence. He brings a unique perspective to the boardroom, blending "on-the-ground" industrial mastery with a forward-looking approach to corporate governance.​Co-Architecting the Digital Future ​As the author of the influential book Co-Architects of Growth (2026), Biswajit explores the profound synergy between human leadership and Solution Architecture. He is a dedicated advocate for Digitalization, specializing in building the bridges between legacy industrial systems and modern, data-driven infrastructures. His philosophy is rooted in the belief that sustainable growth is not a solo endeavor but is "co-architected" through the intelligent integration of technology, people, and process.​Based in Kolkata, Biswajit continues to shape the landscape of modern industry, mentoring the next generation of leaders and helping organizations transition into agile, future-ready powerhouses.​Executive Profile at a Glance ​18+ Years of Experience: Proven track record in major global conglomerates (Current: Linde). ​Strategic Mastery: Expert in Strategic Procurement, Sourcing, and Supply Chain Transformation. ​Certified Governance: Independent Director, IICA Databank. ​Digital Visionary: Specialist in Solution Architecture and Corporate Digitalization. ​Thought Leadership: Author of Co-Architects of Growth.

Dr Jay immigrated to Australia from India in July 1971 to undertake his PhD studies in biochemistry. He then joined the pharmaceutical industry via multinational corporations, Fisons and 3M, where he successfully developed a broad range of pharmaceutical products and researched into their medical application. After a chance meeting with late Bob Lucy, one of the pioneers in advancing the use of nutritional supplements in Australia, Dr Jay successfully transitioned to natural therapies working across research and development, manufacturing and quality control. He retired from commercial assignments as a General Manager at the age of 52 and started his own company with various interests. He continues to be involved in the industry but in a much less involved way. Now at the age of 76, Dr Jay intends to share the knowledge he has gained from over 45 years of experience in the health and wellness industry. After completing his first book successfully Dr. Jay has embarked upon writing books on several topics relating to Age and Well-being and eventually hopes to publish them in due course. This, his second book is based on seniors in our community and the ageing process and firmly believes that Ageing Gracefully is every senior’s right and expectation.