Visionary Team

Rupesh Mehta

Co-Founder & Managing Partner

Entrepreneur, global trade professional, and business leader with over 20 years of experience spanning technology, supply chain, distribution, and international business development.

Co-Founder & Managing Partner, EastWest Trade LLC
Former Vice President – Software Development, Bank of America
Founder, Salad Time (India)
Specialist in import/export, distribution, supply chain, and market expansion
Experienced in building and scaling businesses across the United States and India

Rupesh leads the strategic vision, supplier partnerships, business development, and growth initiatives at EastWest Trade, helping brands successfully expand into the North American market.

Tapan Bhatt

Co-Founder & Managing Partner

Entrepreneur and food industry professional with over 10 years of experience in food manufacturing, sourcing, and international trade. Passionate about building brands and creating scalable supply chain solutions for global markets.

Co-Founder & Managing Partner, EastWest Trade LLC
Founder, Desi Thela
10+ Years of Experience in Food & Beverage Manufacturing and Import/Export
Expertise in product sourcing, private labeling, manufacturing, and supply chain management
Experienced in developing and scaling food brands across domestic and international markets

Tapan oversees product development, manufacturing partnerships, procurement, and supply chain operations, ensuring quality and efficiency across EastWest Trade’s growing portfolio of brands and products.

Haresh M. Mehta

Strategic Advisor & Business Partner

Serial entrepreneur and retail industry veteran with extensive experience in consumer products, retail operations, and brand growth.

CEO, Global Nutri Dynamics Inc.
CEO, Global Weight Loss Inc.
Founder & Partner, The New Shop (India)
Former Owner, Bright Mart
Strategic Advisor & Partner, EastWest Trade LLC

Bringing decades of expertise in retail distribution, product commercialization, and business expansion across global markets.