Gaurav Sharma
About Gaurav Sharma
Gaurav Sharma is the Founder of Open Bonnet, with extensive experience in retail banking and marketing across the UAE, Saudi Arabia, and India.
Work at Open Bonnet
Gaurav Sharma serves as the Founder of Open Bonnet, a role he has held since 2019. The company operates in Dubai, United Arab Emirates, focusing on creating value in the fast-moving technology sector. Sharma emphasizes innovation and aims to challenge norms within the industry. His leadership at Open Bonnet is directed towards driving consumer behavior and aligning business offerings with user expectations.
Previous Experience in Banking and Consulting
Prior to establishing Open Bonnet, Gaurav Sharma accumulated extensive experience in the banking and consulting sectors. He worked at Visa as a Senior Business Consultant for 11 months in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. Before that, he held the position of Head of Retail Products & Marketing at Gulf Finance for one year in Dubai. His career also includes roles at Mashreq Bank as AVP for Cobranded Credit Cards & Strategic Alliances and at First Gulf Bank in Product Management for Retail Banking.
Educational Background
Gaurav Sharma holds an MBA in Marketing from S P Jain School of Global Management, where he studied from 2006 to 2007. He also earned a B.Tech. in Information Technology from Delhi University, completing his studies from 1999 to 2003. His educational background has equipped him with a solid foundation in both technology and marketing.
Expertise in Retail Banking and Marketing
Sharma combines his expertise in retail banking with a consumer-driven approach developed during his early career in Indian marketing and advertising consultancies. He has over a decade of experience with major banks in the UAE, focusing on retail product lifecycle and customer value management. This experience informs his strategic direction at Open Bonnet.