Gaurav Paneri

CEO

Bengaluru, Karnataka, India16 yrs 9 mos experience
Highly StableAI Enabled

Key Highlights

  • 15+ years in technology and strategy leadership.
  • Expert in AI and data-led transformation.
  • Proven track record in scaling tech and business outcomes.
Stackforce AI infers this person is a Fintech and SaaS strategy leader with a strong focus on AI-driven transformation.

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Skills

Core Skills

Artificial Intelligence (ai)Business StrategyProduct StrategyOperations ManagementStrategyCorporate StrategyProduct Management

Other Skills

Artificial Intelligence for BusinessAI AgentsData AnalyticsProduct Launch PlanningObjectives and Key Results (OKRs)Mergers & Acquisitions (M&A)People ManagementSupply Chain ManagementPMFExecutive LeadershipInvestor RelationsProduct Life Cycle ManagementPre-sales ConsultancyResearchIdea Generation

About

I am a technology and strategy leader with 15+ years of experience driving AI, data, product, and operating model transformation across fintech, marketplaces, and SaaS organizations. My focus is helping businesses scale intelligently — by building stronger decision systems, sharper strategy, and disciplined execution cultures. I have partnered closely with CEOs, CXOs, and leadership teams at Angel One, Flipkart, and Netcore to: • Shape enterprise transformation programs • Strengthen operating rhythm and governance • Align cross-functional teams behind mission-critical priorities • Turn complex, ambiguous problems into actionable execution plans What I’m best known for: • Designing scalable operating models and cross-functional cadences • Converting strategy into measurable business outcomes • Leading AI and data-led transformation initiatives • Building robust product & technology decision systems • Creating alignment across Product, Engineering, Data Science, Ops & Business I am passionate about building future-ready organizations, strong leadership cultures, and systems that accelerate both execution and innovation. My work sits at the intersection of AI strategy, product leadership, and execution excellence — helping enterprises unlock meaningful and sustainable impact.

Experience

Angel one

Chief of Staff- Data and AI

Oct 2025Present · 5 mos · Bangalore Urban district, India · On-site

  • Own end-to-end AI, Data & Analytics strategy and operating cadence for one of India’s largest stock-broking platforms, supporting millions of retail investors and high-volume daily transactions.
  • Partner directly with the CDAO and executive leadership to define the 3-year AI & Data vision, annual operating plans (AOP), and quarterly execution priorities across product, engineering, risk, growth, and compliance.
  • Translate business strategy into AI-led execution across customer acquisition, engagement, risk management, trading intelligence, and operational efficiency.
  • Built and scaled the AI & Analytics operating model — governance, prioritization frameworks, execution rituals, and KPI dashboards — improving cross-functional alignment and delivery velocity.
  • Drive GenAI adoption across the organization
  • Lead executive reviews, board-level updates, and performance reporting for AI, data platforms, and analytics outcomes.
  • Oversee AI/data program economics — ROI tracking, cost optimization, vendor strategy, and build-vs-buy decisions.
  • Act as the connective tissue between Product, Engineering, Data Science, Business, Risk, and Compliance teams to ensure AI initiatives are scalable, compliant, and outcome-driven.
Artificial Intelligence (AI)Artificial Intelligence for BusinessBusiness StrategyProduct StrategyAI AgentsCorporate Strategy

Flipkart

2 roles

Director - Chief of Staff( Supply chain, CX and Marketplace)

Promoted

Sep 2024Oct 2025 · 1 yr 1 mo · On-site

  • Leading Strategic initiatives for Supply chain, CX and Marketplace.
  • Heading Flipkart Leap Innovation Network Program
  • Leading Tech Initiatives for Flipkart Minutes.
Business StrategyProduct StrategyProduct Launch PlanningObjectives and Key Results (OKRs)Mergers & Acquisitions (M&A)

Associate Director- CEO’s office

May 2021Sep 2024 · 3 yrs 4 mos · On-site

  • 1. Collaborate in the development and execution of the AOP strategy for FY22 and FY23, focusing on SC (Supply Chain) and CX (Customer Experience) technology teams
  • 2. Contribute to the formulation of the Build-Buy-Partner plan for the Supply Chain tech business unit.
  • 3. End-to-end driving key strategic initiatives for the Supply Chain Tech arm.
  • 4. Establish interface and process frameworks between Ekart operations and the Supply Chain Product/Tech team.
  • 5. Maintain regular communication with teams to stay updated on progress and key metrics.
  • 6. Conduct thorough analysis of business drivers, competitive landscape, trends, and operating metrics to extract valuable insights.
  • 7. Proactively engage with teams to identify and address challenges and issues.
  • 8. Highlight critical issues that require leadership attention and intervention.
  • 9. Generate and oversee implementation of innovative ideas and vital projects.
  • 10. Collaborate closely with senior leadership on high-priority initiatives.
  • 11. Coordinate with various functions within the organization, including Ekart, Operations, Growth, Product, and Engineering.
People ManagementOperations ManagementSupply Chain ManagementPMFExecutive LeadershipStrategy

Netcore cloud

Chief of staff to the Group CEO(Head- CEOs office)

Jun 2018Apr 2021 · 2 yrs 10 mos · Mumbai, Maharashtra, India · On-site

  • 1. Lead the formulation and execution of the company’s product and corporate strategy, with a focus on inorganic growth charters such as Mergers and Acquisitions (M&A), strategic investments, and partnerships.
  • 2. Assist the CEO in identifying projects and initiatives that need to be driven across the organization.
  • 3. Ideate and coordinate the execution of strategic initiatives, while tracking and measuring their effectiveness.
  • 4. Participate in management meetings and investor meetings.
  • 5. Provide support with the management information system (MIS), investor reporting, and fundraising activities.
  • 6. Ensure efficient and judicious resolution of staff issues, while tracking progress until resolution.
Corporate StrategyProduct ManagementPMFMergers & Acquisitions (M&A)Strategy

Gep worldwide

Product Manager

Jun 2016May 2018 · 1 yr 11 mos · Mumbai Area, India

  • 1. Handled end to end product management for the Contract Management product built in SMART by GEP product suite.
  • 2. The role focused on working with customers and customer-facing teams to identify gaps and client requirements and then work with engineering to solve business challenges using Technology.
  • 3. Key role in successfully rolling out Smart 2.0 Contract Management product to some of the key fortune 500 customers.

Netcore solutions

3 roles

Manager- Product Management

Promoted

Apr 2014May 2016 · 2 yrs 1 mo

  • Handling Product Management and Product Marketing for Smartech(India's leading cross-channel Marketing Automation platform).

Assistant Manager- Product Management

Promoted

Jun 2012Mar 2014 · 1 yr 9 mos

  • Product Manager- New Product initiatives
  • Handling products like-Data as a Service platform, 2fa, RadiusCode, Responage, netCORE CRM
  • Primary Responsibilities
  • Pre–Sales, Project management, Business Management and Vendor Management.
  • Understanding of Internet/Mobile communities and Users behavior in accordance with Industry
  • Standards and doing Analysis of the same.
  • Work in a hands-on capacity with Engineering and UED team to identify the requirements and
  • deliver the customized Product/Solution as per the Requirement of the client.
  • Also responsible for working with vendors/partners and internal stakeholders to understand and
  • identify product/solution requirements, and then working closely with the engineering team to
  • translate that road map into reality.
  • Innovating and delivering products/solutions to the customers. Which includes new products as
  • well as enhancements to existing products
  • Understanding customer needs and consumer behavior through research, customer feedback
  • analysis and direct interactions with customers
  • Competition analysis and recommending plan of action
  • Analyzing product metrics regularly and use the learning for product innovations and
  • improvements
  • Working closely with Engineering, Research, Quality Assurance, Design and Marketing teams to
  • create synergies leading to a high quality product
  • Ensuring timely delivery of projects through proper planning, scheduling and execution

Executive-Product Management

Dec 2010Jun 2012 · 1 yr 6 mos

  • Product Management- Responage, netCORE CRM
  • Mobility Pre–Sales
  • Project Management
  • Mobilty Solution Consultant
  • Business Management
  • Vendor Management
  • Bid Management
  • Documentation(RFP/Proposal/Solution Architecture & design)
  • UX design

Uninor (telenor group - norway)

Management Trainee-Brand

Jun 2010Jul 2010 · 1 mo · Pune Area, India

  • Part of Launch of "Uninor" as a brand in Maharashtra and Goa circle.
  • Partcipated in the various brand building exercises for the company.

Site

Lecturer

Aug 2007May 2009 · 1 yr 9 mos

Omega electronics

Engineer Trainee

May 2006Jun 2006 · 1 mo · Jaipur

  • Serial and parallel port programming for computers using C language
  • Made various projects including Traffic light controller, LED controllers etc.

Jk tyre and industries ltd.

Engineer Trainee

May 2005Jun 2005 · 1 mo · Kankroli

  • Studied the Programmable Logic Controller implementation in Tyre manufacturing plant.
  • Programmable Logic Controller coding, internal architecture, logic building and controlling of machines
  • Studied the key processes involved in the manufacturing of green and radial Tyres

Education

Indian Institute of Management Mumbai

Advanced Executive Program : Data driven Supply chain transformation

Feb 2024Apr 2024

Balaji Institute Of Telecom and Management

PGDM — Telecom

Jan 2009Jan 2011

University of Rajasthan

BE — Electronics and Communication

Jan 2003Jan 2007

Lakshmipat Singhania School

High School — All

Jan 1989Jan 2003

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