Gaurav Soman
About Gaurav Soman
Gaurav Soman serves as the AVP of Financial Planning & Analysis at RingCentral, where he has worked since 2022. He has extensive experience in financial planning across various sales channels and has held significant roles at companies like SurveyMonkey and Barclays.
Work at RingCentral
Gaurav Soman currently holds the position of AVP, Financial Planning & Analysis at RingCentral, a role he has occupied since 2022. Prior to this, he served as Senior Director and Director of Financial Planning & Analysis at the same company from 2021 to 2022 and 2020 to 2021, respectively. His tenure at RingCentral spans multiple years and includes significant contributions to the financial planning and analysis functions within the organization.
Previous Experience at SurveyMonkey
Gaurav Soman worked at SurveyMonkey in various roles from 2018 to 2020. He began as Manager of Financial Planning & Analysis, then advanced to Director of Strategy and Corporate Development. Additionally, he served as Senior Manager of Financial Planning & Analysis for 11 months in 2019. During his time at SurveyMonkey, he gained experience in financial planning and analysis, particularly during the company's IPO process.
Background in Investment Banking and Private Equity
Gaurav Soman has a background in investment banking and private equity. He worked as an Analyst in Technology, Media & Telecom Investment Banking at Barclays from 2012 to 2014. Following this, he served as an Associate at Spectrum Equity from 2014 to 2016, focusing on technology private equity. This experience provided him with a solid foundation in financial analysis and investment strategies.
Education and Expertise
Gaurav Soman studied at NYU Stern School of Business, where he earned a B.S. in Finance & Management from 2008 to 2012. His education has equipped him with a strong understanding of financial principles and management practices. His expertise spans financial planning and analysis across various sales channels, including self-serve, direct, and strategic partner sales.
Involvement in Acquisition Processes
Gaurav Soman has been involved in acquisition processes for companies such as Usabilla and GetFeedback during his time at SurveyMonkey. His role in these acquisitions highlights his experience in strategic corporate development and financial analysis, contributing to the growth and expansion of the organizations he has worked with.