Gaurav Nayak
About Gaurav Nayak
Gaurav Nayak is a Sales Director at Datasite, where he has worked since 2021 in Hong Kong SAR. He has extensive experience in sales and events, previously holding positions at Asian Venture Capital Journal and Financial Times, and holds a Master of Engineering in Biochemical Engineering from University College London.
Work at Datasite
Gaurav Nayak has served as Sales Director at Datasite since 2021, contributing to the company's operations in Hong Kong SAR. In this role, he is responsible for driving sales strategies and managing client relationships. His experience in sales and the events industry supports his effectiveness in this position.
Previous Experience at AVCJ
Before joining Datasite, Nayak worked at the Asian Venture Capital Journal (AVCJ) from 2016 to 2021. He held various roles including Regional Account Manager for Asia Pacific ex. China and Head of Sales for AVCJ Subscriptions & Research. During his tenure, he played a key role in establishing the commercial operations for the AVCJ Research Database, enhancing the company's research offerings.
Educational Background
Nayak studied at University College London, where he earned a Master of Engineering (MEng) in Biochemical Engineering from 2005 to 2010. His academic background provides a strong theoretical foundation that complements his professional experience in sales and events.
Career in Sales and Events
Nayak has a diverse background in sales and the events industry. He gained significant experience in conference production and event management while working at CLI and Mines and Money. His roles included Business Development Manager at Mines and Money and Consultant at Dragon Recruitment Ltd, where he developed skills in client engagement and market analysis.
Early Career and Development
Nayak began his career in sales and account management with positions at the Financial Times and Mines and Money. He served as Commercial Manager for Asia Pacific at Financial Times and Business Development Manager at Mines and Money. These roles helped him build a robust network and understanding of the market dynamics in the Asia Pacific region.