Gaurav is a Partner & Managing Director at AlixPartners, with over 13 years of experience at the firm. He serves as the global co-lead for the Retail – Specialty, Beauty, Home, and General Merchandise practice, focusing on SKU-intensive sectors.
Gaurav collaborates with CEOs, boards, and senior leaders to drive business transformation. His expertise spans customer engagement, e-commerce, merchandise profitability, SG&A efficiency, and M&A strategy and integration. He is known for creating sustainable processes and digital playbooks that deliver measurable impact.
Prior to joining AlixPartners, Gaurav spent 15 years at GE Capital, where he held leadership roles in operations, M&A, marketing, and growth across the U.S., India, and Japan. He also played a pivotal role at Genpact, building a consulting practice in financial services and hospitality.
Gaurav holds an MBA from Columbia Business School, where he earned Beta Gamma Sigma honors, and is a Chartered Accountant from the Institute of Chartered Accountants of India. He is also a certified Six Sigma Black Belt.