Gaurav Kapur

Gaurav Kapur is the Head of Policy, India at ACCA. His current role builds on over 14 years of his experience in knowledge-based intervention and public policy through thought leadership.

Prior to joining ACCA, Gaurav was at YES Global Institute, a think tank at YES Bank heading the Design Innovation and Creativity led Entrepreneurship (DICE) vertical focused on startups, fintech intervention, policy development, innovation, digital economy, and sustainability. His experience spans across industries and verticals which include Investment Management, Corporate Strategy, Commercial & Planning, and Treasury operations with organizations like AXA Investment Managers, Aditya Birla Nuvo, Hindustan Unilever, Hindalco, and Birla Sunlife Asset Management.

Gaurav has been exceptional in academics and has been recognized at various levels for his achievements and intellect. He is a qualified Chartered Accountancy (CA) and an MBA from Indian Institute of Foreign Trade (IIFT) where he was awarded with prestigious Ratan Tata Scholarship for academic excellence. He was also awarded a Full scholarship to study at the Schar School of Policy and Government at George Mason University (USA). Apart from this, he is also a qualified Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA).