Roshan Pujari

Mr. Pujari is the Founder, Chairman, and Chief Executive Officer of Stardust Power Inc. (NASDAQ: SDST), an American developer of battery-grade lithium carbonate focused on building one of the largest lithium refineries in the United States. He is an entrepreneur and investor with over 20 years of experience spanning finance, clean energy, and specialty chemicals, with a track record of advising on and executing more than $2.5 billion in transactions.

As Founder and CEO of Stardust Power, Mr. Pujari has led the Company’s strategic development from inception, including corporate strategy, capital formation, and the build-out of its operational and leadership teams. Under his leadership, the Company has advanced its flagship lithium refinery project in Muskogee, Oklahoma, positioning Stardust Power as a key player in addressing the U.S. midstream lithium bottleneck.

Mr. Pujari is also the Founder and Chief Executive Officer of VIKASA Capital Inc., a global investment and advisory platform focused on energy transition and emerging markets. Through VIKASA, he has invested in and advised on over $2 billion in transactions across clean energy and lithium, and launched VIKASA Clean Energy I LP, a $50 million private equity fund targeting U.S. lithium brine assets. He has also built and scaled affiliated platforms across investment management, capital advisory, and international asset management, with operations spanning North America and Asia.

In addition to his professional work, Mr. Pujari is actively involved in philanthropic and community initiatives. He is the Founder and Chairman of The Pujari Foundation, a nonprofit supporting arts, education, and community development globally. He has also served on multiple boards and advisory roles, including Heritage Hall in Oklahoma City, the Oklahoma Arts Council (as a Governor-appointed Trustee), Allied Arts, and the Integris Center for Mind Body Spirit.

Mr. Pujari holds degrees in History and Government from the University of Redlands, where he was a member of the honor society and competitive debate team.