Gaurav Puri
About Gaurav Puri
Gaurav Puri serves as the Vice President and Head of Business Development at Canara HSBC Life, where he has worked since 2012. With over 16 years of experience in financial services, he specializes in strategic management and business planning.
Current Role at Canara HSBC Life
Gaurav Puri serves as Vice President and Head of Business Development (OBC) at Canara HSBC Life. He has held this position since 2012, overseeing business development initiatives in Gurgaon, India. His role involves managing relationships with key accounts and supervising sales and marketing operations to drive growth and profitability.
Previous Experience in Financial Services
Prior to his current role, Gaurav Puri worked at Canara HSBC Life as Region Head for NCR & Bareilly from 2008 to 2012. His career also includes positions at Citifinancial Consumer Finance India Ltd as Manager Insurance - North, and at Max New York Life Insurance Co. Ltd as Sales Manager. He has accumulated over 16 years of experience in financial services, focusing on sales, marketing, and project management.
Educational Background
Gaurav Puri completed his education at Delhi University, where he achieved a Graduate in Science and studied Industrial Chemistry from 1992 to 1995. He also attended Lakshmipat Singhania School from 1984 to 1990. His educational background provides a solid foundation for his career in business development and management.
Skills and Specializations
Gaurav Puri specializes in strategic management and new business setups. He focuses on business planning to assess potential opportunities and devises operational strategies for growth. His expertise includes training and mentoring sales representatives to meet sales targets, as well as streamlining workflows to enhance profitability.
Career Progression
Gaurav Puri's career began at Nestle India Ltd as a Sales Officer, where he worked from 1995 to 2001. He then transitioned to various roles in the financial services sector, including positions at Bajaj Capital Ltd and Sify. His diverse experience across different companies and roles has contributed to his comprehensive understanding of the industry.