Abhijeet Gupte
About Abhijeet Gupte
Abhijeet Gupte serves as the Director of Strategic Projects & Initiatives at Exasol, where he has worked since 2024. He has extensive experience in strategic roles across various companies, including Wayfair and Delivery Hero, and holds multiple degrees in business and engineering.
Work at Exasol
Abhijeet Gupte serves as the Director of Strategic Projects & Initiatives at Exasol since 2024. He is based in Nuremberg, Bavaria, Germany, and operates in a hybrid work environment. In this role, he is responsible for overseeing strategic projects and initiatives that align with the company's objectives.
Previous Experience
Prior to joining Exasol, Gupte held several significant positions. He worked at Wayfair as Senior Manager - Customer Experience Strategy for B2C Sales Europe in 2022. He also served as Senior Manager at Delivery Hero, leading the COO Office Team from 2019 to 2022. Before that, he was Principal - Business Performance at LucaNet from 2023 to 2024. His earlier roles include Senior Software Engineer at BNP Paribas India Solutions and Project Lead at Tata Consultancy Services.
Education and Expertise
Gupte holds a Bachelor of Engineering in Computer Engineering from Sardar Patel Institute of Technology, completed between 2007 and 2010. He has also pursued extensive executive education in Business Administration and Management at institutions such as Northwestern University's Kellogg School of Management, WHU – Otto Beisheim School of Management, and the China Europe International Business School. He completed an Executive Program at the Indian Institute of Management Bangalore.
Achievements in Strategic Management
During his career, Gupte has played a crucial role in various strategic initiatives. He contributed to the development of Wayfair's European expansion strategy for B2C sales. At Delivery Hero, he led performance management across more than 50 global markets. He also provided strategic support to LucaNet's commercial leadership and worked with strategic clients at EY Germany to enhance transaction value.
Diversity Advocacy and Team Management
Gupte has experience managing multi-cultural teams and is a strong advocate for diversity in the workplace. His leadership approach emphasizes inclusivity and collaboration, contributing to effective team dynamics and project success.