Santosh Puttappa

Manager

Houston-Galveston Area Council

Santosh Puttappa, a highly skilled Manager at Houston-Galveston Area Council (H-GAC) with over 15 years of experience in promoting cooperative purchasing and economic development initiatives. With a Master of Arts degree in humanities and a Certified Texas Public Purchasing Manager (CTPM), Santosh has extensive experience in developing and implementing outreach strategies for H-GAC’s subsidiary organizations, including HGACBuy (A nationwide cooperative purchasing program), Houston-Galveston Loan Development Corporation (HGALDC), H-GAC Energy, and Gulf Coast Economic Development District (GCEDD). His expertise in full-cycle procurement and economic development planning has allowed him to work closely with industry players and stakeholders, assess market competitiveness, identify potential markets, and implement effective business strategies. Santosh's passion for promoting cooperative purchasing and economic development initiatives, combined with his sound knowledge of the procurement process, makes him an expert in the field. With years of experience in driving innovation, promoting sustainability, and creating impactful strategies, Santosh is sure to provide valuable insights on how to drive successful outcomes in economic development and cooperative purchasing initiatives.

Santosh Puttappa

Manager

Houston-Galveston Area Council

Santosh Puttappa, a highly skilled Manager at Houston-Galveston Area Council (H-GAC) with over 15 years of experience in promoting cooperative purchasing and economic development initiatives. With a Master of Arts degree in humanities and a Certified Texas Public Purchasing Manager (CTPM), Santosh has extensive experience in developing and implementing outreach strategies for H-GAC’s subsidiary organizations, including HGACBuy (A nationwide cooperative purchasing program), Houston-Galveston Loan Development Corporation (HGALDC), H-GAC Energy, and Gulf Coast Economic Development District (GCEDD). His expertise in full-cycle procurement and economic development planning has allowed him to work closely with industry players and stakeholders, assess market competitiveness, identify potential markets, and implement effective business strategies. Santosh's passion for promoting cooperative purchasing and economic development initiatives, combined with his sound knowledge of the procurement process, makes him an expert in the field. With years of experience in driving innovation, promoting sustainability, and creating impactful strategies, Santosh is sure to provide valuable insights on how to drive successful outcomes in economic development and cooperative purchasing initiatives.