Gaurav Gollerkeri
About Gaurav Gollerkeri
Gaurav Gollerkeri is the General Manager of Swan Personal, with a background in financial services and payments. He has held various leadership roles at Visa and BlockFi, focusing on scaling Bitcoin products and services.
Current Role at Swan Bitcoin
Gaurav Gollerkeri serves as the General Manager of Swan Personal at Swan Bitcoin, a position he has held since 2023. In this role, he focuses on scaling Bitcoin products and services to reach a broader audience. His leadership is aimed at enhancing the user experience and expanding the company's offerings in the Bitcoin space.
Previous Experience at Visa
Gaurav Gollerkeri has a significant history with Visa, where he held multiple roles over several years. He was the Head of Visa Direct for North America from 2018 to 2021, and prior to that, he served as Vice President, Head of North America Business Operations from 2016 to 2018. His tenure at Visa also included positions as Director of Corporate Strategy from 2011 to 2013 and Sr. Director of U.S. Credit Product from 2013 to 2016. His experience at Visa contributed to his expertise in payments and financial services.
Experience at BlockFi
Gaurav Gollerkeri worked as the General Manager of Payments at BlockFi from 2021 to 2022. In this role, he was responsible for overseeing payment operations and strategies, further enhancing his knowledge in the financial technology sector.
Consulting Background at Oliver Wyman
Before his roles in the financial services industry, Gaurav Gollerkeri was an Engagement Manager at Oliver Wyman from 2005 to 2011. His work involved consulting on various projects in New York and London, where he developed skills in strategic planning and operational management.
Educational Background
Gaurav Gollerkeri holds a Master of Science in Finance and Economics from the London School of Economics and Political Science. He also earned a Master of Business Administration (MBA) from the Indian Institute of Management, Kozhikode. Additionally, he completed a Bachelor of Engineering (BEng) in Electrical, Electronics and Communications Engineering from Visvesvaraya Technological University.