Gaurav Kumar
About Gaurav Kumar
Gaurav Kumar is a technology leader currently serving as Lead - Technology Strategy at VISTRA, where he defines the roadmap for a vast application portfolio. He has extensive experience in digital transformation and has held various leadership roles in notable companies such as Tech Mahindra, PwC, and Accenture.
Work at Vistra
Gaurav Kumar has been with Vistra since 2021, serving as the Lead - Technology Strategy. He is responsible for defining the future roadmap for Vistra's extensive application portfolio, which encompasses over 700 business applications across 40 countries. In addition to his role in technology strategy, he is also a member of the Technology SSC India Leadership, contributing to the strategic direction of the council by focusing on people performance and communication.
Previous Experience
Before joining Vistra, Gaurav Kumar held several significant positions in various organizations. He worked at PwC India as an Associate Director from 2019 to 2021, where he contributed to consulting projects in the Bengaluru area. Prior to that, he was with Tech Mahindra as Practice Head (Consulting) for the Asia Pacific Geography for nine months in 2018. He also served as a Client Partner (Consulting) at Tech Mahindra from 2014 to 2018, and worked at British Telecom as Manager of the Offshore Delivery Center from 2006 to 2012.
Education and Expertise
Gaurav Kumar holds a Post Graduate Diploma in Business Management (PGDBM) with a focus on Finance from the Indian School of Business, which he completed in 2006. He also earned a Bachelor of Technology (BTech) in Mechanical Engineering from the Indian Institute of Technology, Delhi, graduating in 2002. His expertise lies in digital technologies and transformation, particularly in how these areas can drive product revenue growth and market insights. He has experience in independent P&L management, overseeing profit and loss responsibilities within organizations.