Gaurav Handa — CEO

Transformational Executive Administrator with 15+ years orchestrating global operations and empowering high-performing teams. Expertise in financial management, compliance leadership, and strategic administrative innovation across multinational corporations. CORE COMPETENCIES: - Executive Support & Coordination: Chief of Staff operations, senior leadership support, cross-functional alignment, organizational planning - Global Operations Management: Multi-location administration, international office coordination, process standardization, operational frameworks - Administrative Excellence: Office operations, diary management, compliance & governance, corporate services - Business Administration: Facilities management, vendor coordination, travel administration, budget oversight - Change & Optimization: Process improvement, best practice implementation, efficiency enhancement, digital transformation - Stakeholder Engagement: Executive liaison, organizational communication, team development, relationship management STANDOUT ACHIEVEMENTS: - Infrastructure Pioneer: Led establishment of new banking branches across India (Sumitomo MitsuiBanking Corporation). - CEO Excellence Award: Recognised for creating transformational workplace environment (ArcherDaniels Midland). - Double Performance Recognition: Two prestigious awards valued at One Lac each (LaingO'Rourke). - Cost Optimisation Champion: Consistent track record delivering £10K+ annual savings andefficiency improvements. - Global Operations Expertise: Successfully managed multi-continental teams and complexinternational projects.

Stackforce AI infers this person is a strategic operations leader in the non-profit and banking sectors.

Location: London, England, United Kingdom

Experience: 23 yrs

Skills

Global Operations Management
Executive Support & Coordination
Human Resources (hr)
Project Management
Administration

Career Highlights

15+ years in global operations management
Recognized for transformational workplace initiatives
Proven track record in cost optimization

Work Experience

Global CCS Institute

Chief of Staff and Global Business Admin Lead (7 mos)

Business Operations Administration Manager/Chief of Staff (1 yr 10 mos)

Administration Lead - Business Services (7 mos)

Sumitomo Mitsui Banking Corporation

Director - General Affairs (6 mos)

Vice President - General Affairs (2 yrs 11 mos)

Assistant Vice President - General Affairs (3 yrs)

Archer Daniels Midland

Office Administration Manager (5 yrs 6 mos)

Laing O'Rourke

Office Manager (2 yrs 7 mos)

SREI Infrastructure Finance Limited (Vistar Financiers Pvt. Ltd.)

Asst Manager (Back Office) (1 yr 5 mos)

CSAV

Senior Executive - Process Management (Acting Team Leader) (1 yr)

IBM

Senior Specialist - Customer Support (3 yrs 1 mo)

Education

Master of Business Administration - MBA at Sikkim Manipal University (SMU)

Graduation at University of Delhi

Diploma at State Board of Technical Education and Training

Gaurav Handa

CEO

London, England, United Kingdom23 yrs experience

Highly Stable

Key Highlights

15+ years in global operations management
Recognized for transformational workplace initiatives
Proven track record in cost optimization

Stackforce AI infers this person is a strategic operations leader in the non-profit and banking sectors.

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Skills

Core Skills

Global Operations ManagementExecutive Support & CoordinationHuman Resources (hr)Project ManagementAdministration

Other Skills

Administrative ExcellenceBudgetsBusiness ConsultingBusiness DevelopmentChange & OptimizationCompliance ManagementContract ManagementCorporate CommunicationsCorporate eventsCross-functional alignmentCustomer ServiceEmployee EngagementEvent managementHR managementHuman Resources

About

Experience

23 yrs

Total Experience

3 yrs 3 mos

Average Tenure

3 yrs

Current Experience

Global ccs institute

3 roles

Chief of Staff and Global Business Admin Lead

Promoted

Oct 2025 – Present · 7 mos

The Global CCS Institute is an international think tank with a mission to accelerate carbon capture and storage worldwide. Headquartered in Melbourne with offices globally, we work with governments, industry, and civil society to scale CCS through insights, advocacy, and collaboration.
We are an official UNFCCC observer and secretariat of the Carbon Management Challenge, supporting global decarbonisation. Our diverse membership spans the CCS value chain, including governments such as Australia, China, Japan, Saudi Arabia, the UK, and the US – committed to practical, high-impact climate action.
Chief of Staff & Global Business Admin Lead | Business Operations:
Serve as Chief of Staff, supporting senior leadership with strategic planning, executive coordination, and cross-functional alignment across the Institute
Lead global business administration functions, establishing and maintaining administrative practices, systems, and operational frameworks across international locations
Oversee day-to-day business operations including facilities management, vendor coordination, travel administration, and corporate services to ensure smooth organizational functioning
Drive process standardization and optimization across global administrative functions, implementing best practices and efficiency improvements
Manage cross-functional projects and initiatives, coordinating between departments to ensure alignment on business priorities and timely execution
Facilitate organizational communication and coordination, ensuring information flows effectively between leadership, teams, and global offices
Execute high-impact online events, webinars, and international marketing campaigns
Lead IT asset lifecycle from procurement to deployment with comprehensive onboarding

Executive Support & CoordinationGlobal Operations ManagementAdministrative ExcellenceChange & OptimizationStakeholder Engagement

Business Operations Administration Manager/Chief of Staff

Promoted

Nov 2023 – Sep 2025 · 1 yr 10 mos

Administration Lead - Business Services

Mar 2023 – Oct 2023 · 7 mos

Sumitomo mitsui banking corporation

3 roles

Director - General Affairs

Promoted

Apr 2022 – Oct 2022 · 6 mos

SMBC is a Japanese multinational banking and financial services institution headquartered in Yurakucho, Chiyoda, Tokyo, Japan.
Directed comprehensive administration for Indian banking operations across all business verticals
Spearheaded end-to-end HR management including recruitment, performance, and talent development
Facilitated multi-location expansion (Mumbai, Chennai, Gujarat International Finance Tec-City)
Orchestrated corporate events, CSR initiatives, and executive immigration/travel services
Key Achievements: Secured £10,000+ annual savings through strategic contract negotiations
Successfully managed multi-locationbanking expansion • Implemented comprehensive HR management system • Delivered exceptional corporate events

Human Resources (HR)Project ManagementIT Service ManagementCorporate CommunicationsStrategic Planning

Vice President - General Affairs

Apr 2019 – Mar 2022 · 2 yrs 11 mos

Assistant Vice President - General Affairs

Mar 2016 – Mar 2019 · 3 yrs

Archer daniels midland

Office Administration Manager

Sep 2010 – Mar 2016 · 5 yrs 6 mos · Gurgaon, India · On-site

One of the world's largest nutrition companies, ADM is a leader in both human and animal nutrition.
Delivered excellence across HR, logistics, and operations whilst managing C-suite calendars
Enhanced physical security across PAN India operations with safety compliance excellence
Created exceptional attendee experiences through comprehensive event management
Key Achievements: CEO Recognition Award for improved workplace environment • Implemented enhanced security protocols • Successfully managed executive coordination and logistics

Human Resources (HR)Project ManagementIT Service ManagementCustomer Service

Laing o'rourke

Office Manager

Feb 2008 – Sep 2010 · 2 yrs 7 mos · Gurgaon, India · On-site

Laing O'Rourke is an international engineering and construction company delivering state-of-the-art infrastructure and building projects for clients in the UK.
Established Indian operations foundation aligning daily operations with strategic objectives
Managed international travel logistics and optimised procurement processes
Key Achievements: Two performance awards valued at One Lac each • Successfully established operational foundation • Optimised logistics reducing costs and improving efficiency

AdministrationHuman Resources (HR)Project ManagementIT Service Management

Srei infrastructure finance limited (vistar financiers pvt. ltd.)

Asst Manager (Back Office)

Dec 2005 – May 2007 · 1 yr 5 mos · New Delhi Area, India · On-site

Setting up and managing complete departmental operations and back office work.
Preparation of MIS reports. Maintaining databases. Reporting of data as and when required.
Schedule monthly meetings and handle travel arrangements for field and regional headquarters staff members.
Promoting corporate services, ensuring effective communication, good relation, and a positive image with suppliers and co-workers.

Csav

Senior Executive - Process Management (Acting Team Leader)

Dec 2004 – Dec 2005 · 1 yr · Gurgaon, India · On-site

Responsible for PTP (Purchase to Payment) process. Looking after the Purchase Orders execution and payment procedures.
Liaison between all departments to ensure proper communication and reporting practices.