Gaurav Sharma
About Gaurav Sharma
Gaurav Sharma is the Global Head of IT and Digital Efficiencies - Seeds & Traits, Agricultural Solutions at BASF, with extensive experience in IT, business analytics, and mergers and acquisitions.
Work at BASF
Gaurav Sharma currently serves as the Global Head of IT and Digital Efficiencies for Seeds & Traits within BASF's Agricultural Solutions division. He has held this position since 2019. Prior to this role, he worked as the Global IT Integration Lead from 2017 to 2019, and as the Manager of Business Excellence for Regional Marketing in Crop Protection from 2016 to 2017. His earlier role at BASF included serving as the Head of IT, Data Management, and Business Processes for Agricultural Solutions in North America from 2013 to 2016.
Education and Expertise
Gaurav Sharma earned his Master of Business Administration (MBA) from Duke University's Fuqua School of Business, completing his studies from 2016 to 2018. He also holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Electrical Engineering from Iowa State University, where he studied from 2001 to 2005. His educational background supports his extensive expertise in IT and digital efficiencies within the agricultural sector.
Background
Before joining BASF, Gaurav Sharma worked at Becker Underwood in various capacities, including Global Business Analytics Manager, Business Intelligence Manager, and Database Administrator. His tenure at Becker Underwood spanned from 2004 to 2013. Additionally, he completed an internship as an IT and Applications Analyst at Boehringer Ingelheim Vetmedica from 2002 to 2004. His career has provided him with a comprehensive understanding of business analytics and IT management.
Achievements
Gaurav Sharma has a successful track record in leading initiatives that impact Supply Chain, Finance, Sustainability, and Commercial Business. He possesses extensive experience in both sides of Mergers & Acquisitions and has demonstrated proficiency in the full lifecycle implementation of Business Applications. His work in designing analytics platforms has garnered multiple awards, highlighting his contributions to the field.