Gaurav has 24+ yrs of experience across digital transformation, technology leadership, consulting, marketing and strategy. He has driven large digital and innovation programs globally.

Currently at ITC Limited, he is their VP Digital driving change across all of ITC’s Manufacturing landscape, and the Chief Digital & Information Officer (CDIO) for its Paperboard and Specialty Papers Division (PSPD).

Gaurav has held technology leadership roles at Sai Life Sciences (Pharma), and Cyient (Digital and Engineering services), where he was responsible for formulating the Digital Strategy, Product Development and solution delivery. He also chaired the IT Security Council (acting as the CISO).

Over his career he has also worked with global majors like Intel Technologies, Siemens, HCL Technologies, and Feedback Business Consulting, cutting across roles like Consulting, Marketing, Sales, and Technology.

Gaurav is on the advisory board of the Global Intrapreneurs Institute (GII), Australia. He has an engineering master’s degree from BITS, Pilani, and executive business education from Harvard Business School, Boston, MA.