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Gaurav Gupta

Chief Executive Officer at Qatar National Bank, India, QNB Group
Mumbai, Maharashtra,India
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Gaurav Gupta's Overview

Total Experience27 years
CompanyQNB Group
CountryIndia

Gaurav Gupta is a seasoned business leader and entrepreneur, widely recognized for his pivotal role as Co-founder and former Chief Operating Officer at Zomato, a leading global food delivery and restaurant discovery platform. He was instrumental in scaling Zomato's operations, launching new business verticals including grocery and B2B supplies (Hyperpure), and steering the company through its successful Initial Public Offering (IPO) in 2021. Prior to his impactful tenure at Zomato, which he joined in 2015 and departed in 2021, Gaurav spent nearly a decade at A.T. Kearney as a management consultant, advising companies on strategy and operations. He is an alumnus of the Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Delhi and the Indian Institute of Management (IIM) Calcutta, known for his strategic acumen, execution capabilities, and significant contributions to the Indian startup ecosystem.

Professional Summary

Gaurav Gupta's work history includes a series of influential roles in various companies. Here is a detailed list of his professional journey:

QNB Group - Chief Executive Officer at Qatar National Bank, India (2013 to Present)
CRISIL Ltd (Standard & Poor's) - Senior Director, Credit Ratings (2011 to 2013)
HSBC - Senior Vice President, Corporate Banking (2010 to 2011)
Standard Chartered Bank - International Trade Finance (1998 to 2000)

Notable Achievements

Co-founded and Scaled Zomato's New Ventures

As a Co-founder at Zomato, played a key role in launching and scaling new business verticals, significantly expanding Zomato's market reach and revenue streams, including its B2B supplies unit Hyperpure and grocery delivery.

Led Zomato's Successful IPO

Spearheaded Zomato's landmark Initial Public Offering in July 2021, one of India's most prominent tech IPOs, marking a major milestone for the company and the Indian startup landscape.

Distinguished Management Consulting Career

Before Zomato, spent approximately 10 years at A.T. Kearney, a global management consulting firm, where he gained extensive experience in strategy, operations, and business transformation across various industries.

Key Leadership in Hyper-Growth Phase

As Chief Operating Officer, Gaurav was central to Zomato's hyper-growth phase, overseeing critical operational aspects and contributing to its evolution into a food-tech giant.

Educational Background

Indian School Certificate (ISC)

The Doon School - Dehradun

MBA

Faculty of Management Studies - University of Delhi - New Delhi - Year 1996

Bachelor of Business Studies

Shaheed Sukhdev College Of Business Studies - Year 1993

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Company Overview

QNB Group
Total employees28000
HeadquartersDoha
Founded1964

QNB Group is the largest financial institution in the Middle East and Africa (MEA) region. It provides a comprehensive range of banking products and services, including retail, corporate, investment, and private banking, to individuals, corporations, and government entities. Headquartered in Doha, Qatar, QNB has an extensive international presence, operating in more than 28 countries across three continents through its subsidiaries and associate companies. The Group is known for its strong financial performance, commitment to digital innovation, and customer-centric approach, consistently aiming to be the bank of choice for customers, employees, and shareholders.

QNB Group Stock Information
QNB Group, Inc. is listed on the Qatar Stock Exchange under the ticker symbol QNBK. The company went public on May 26, 1997

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