Meet the Team at Texave International

Founder & Lead Consultant — Microbiology & Quality Systems

Akshita Puri is a microbiologist and compliance consultant with over 12 years of experience spanning food and beverage safety, genomics, and regulated laboratory operations. She has managed microbiology operations for ISO 17025-accredited laboratories, led QA/QC teams, and worked extensively with GMP, Health Canada, and FDA standards.
Her expertise includes contamination control, quality systems, and method validation, with a proven record of designing in-house testing programs, developing SOP frameworks, and strengthening microbiology operations to meet regulatory expectations.
At Texave International, Akshita brings a science-first approach, helping companies translate microbiological risks into practical, business-ready compliance solutions.

Eesha Maranaganti serves as the QA Documentation Assistant at Texave, where she supports the quality and regulatory team with a strong focus on compliance and documentation excellence. She holds a Bachelor's degree in Pharmacy and a specialization in Regulatory Affairs from Northeastern University. With a solid foundation in global regulatory frameworks such as FDA, ICH, and Health Canada, and quality standards including GMP and ISO 13485, Eesha is highly detail-oriented and dedicated to maintaining accuracy in all aspects of regulatory documentation and quality assurance.

Claudia Wood is a microbiologist and science communicator. At Texave International she contributes to digital content creation through blog writing and social media engagement. She holds a Master of Science in Environmental Microbiology and a Bachelor of Science in Environmental Science from the University of Guelph. With experience in both research and teaching, Claudia brings a strong foundation in microbiology techniques, scientific writing, and science communication. She is passionate about translating technical knowledge into clear, impactful resources for diverse audiences.

Sheena is a food safety and quality professional with a broad range of skills and experience, including BRCGS coordination, managing quality management systems, leading internal and third-party audits as well as recertification audits, performing supplier audits, and implementing HACCP, TACCP, and VACCP programs to strengthen food defense, authenticity, and overall food safety. Sheena holds a diploma in Food Technology, Safety & Quality and a diploma in Natural Nutrition, combining technical knowledge with practical experience to help clients maintain integrity and exceed regulatory requirements.

An Acclaimed Global Leader, Former MD/Senior VP/VP of top organizations and Author of Best Selling Books " Project Management Handbook" & " 10 Golden Commandments of Top Project Manager", Sandeep served the Indian and Global industry for three decades and facilitated hundreds of project engineering professionals in their careers and propelled world class companies achieve success in their business by successfully setting up many projects and built solid infrastructure in India and internationally in Life Sciences, F&B, FMCG, Chemical & Industrial industry verticals.

Recipient of CEO of the Year - 2020 award from Indian Achievers Forum ( IAF) ( Indian Govt approved Apex Body) . He has been Jury Judge on the core panel of Frost and Sullivan for selecting best industry practice awards of year 2017 of India. Keen strategist and a technocrat with very strong program and project execution skills and demonstrated capabilities across all geographies of the world, setting up projects in US, UK, Netherlands, Nigeria, Brazil, Croatia, Thailand, Malaysia and Singapore. From IIT Task Force, contributed innovative technical design of segregation of HVAC systems of Covid Wards and Non Covid Wards to Govt of India for implementation in all hospitals across India, saving lives of thousands of people.

Positions held previously, Former Senior Advisor to Elomatic India (HQ Finland) to strengthen clients' relationships & guide senior management for key client accounts. Former Managing Director & CEO, Hyde Engineering and Consulting India Pvt Ltd and Former Managing Director & CEO, Hyde Engineering and Consulting Singapore Pte Ltd, Singapore with impeccable track record of maintaining successful key accounts relationships with leading clients across Asia. Former leadership positions as Senior Vice President or VP held with ACG Associated Capsules, Dr Reddy, Tata Consulting Engineers , TCS, Jacobs Engineering, Coca Cola India, Hindustan Lever and Dabur Group.

Siddharth Puri leads Business Development and Marketing at Texave International, bringing over 7 years of experience in driving strategic growth, client engagement, and brand positioning. As Business Head, he plays a pivotal role in expanding the company’s presence across India and North America, building partnerships, and aligning business goals with client needs.

With a strong focus on market strategy and operational excellence, Siddharth is committed to delivering impactful, customer-centric solutions that support Texave’s vision of becoming a trusted name in regulatory and compliance consulting. His leadership continues to shape the firm’s growth trajectory and long-term success.