Gaurav Shrinagesh
About Gaurav Shrinagesh
Gaurav Shrinagesh is the CEO of Penguin Random House India and South East Asia and a member of the Global Executive Committee. He has extensive experience in leadership roles across various regions, including India, China, and the United States.
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Gaurav Shrinagesh currently serves as the CEO for India and South East Asia at Penguin Random House. He is also a member of the Global Executive Committee at the company. His role is based in India and Singapore, overseeing the company's operations across these regions.
Professional Background at Penguin Random House
Gaurav Shrinagesh has been with Penguin Random House since 2009. He started as the Managing Director for India, a position he held for four years before becoming CEO in July 2013. As CEO, he has been leading the company's operations in India and South East Asia for nearly a decade.
Professional Background at Bertelsmann SE & Co. KGaA
Before joining Penguin Random House, Gaurav Shrinagesh had an extensive career at Bertelsmann SE & Co. KGaA. He served as Managing Director in China for five years and as Director in New York for two years. He also participated in the Bertelsmann Entrepreneurs Program in Germany, gaining valuable experience in the company's operations.
Early Career and Entrepreneurship
Gaurav Shrinagesh's career began at Reader's Digest Association as an Advertising Sales Executive in Mumbai, Maharashtra, India. Later, he ventured into entrepreneurship by founding and operating Design Consulting in New Delhi for three years. His diverse roles in early career laid a strong foundation for his future leadership positions.
Education and Executive Programs
Gaurav Shrinagesh holds a variety of academic credentials and has participated in multiple executive programs. He studied at Stanford University's Graduate School of Business and Harvard Business School, completing Bertelsmann's Top Management and Senior Executive Programs. He also attended INSEAD and the University of Michigan for executive education. His formal education includes an MBA from both the Asian Institute of Management and Melbourne Business School, and a BA from St. Xavier's College.