Gaurav Tewari Email & Phone Number

Greater Chennai Area

GUVI, a proud member of the HCL group, stands as a leading EduTech platform in India. Recognized for its integration of technical courses curated by industry luminaries in various vernacular languages, GUVI has evolved from its origins as an informative YouTube channel in 2011 to become a formidable provider of cost-effective technical education. Currently, GUVI serves a diverse learner community of over 2,200,000 individuals and partners with 600+ corporate entities.Endorsed by the incubation of IIT – Madras & IIM-A, supported by Google for Education, and approved by AICTE, GUVI has established strategic alliances with prestigious entities such as Google for Education, UiPath, and Elon Musk's OpenAI. The platform, through a combination of self-paced learning modules and guided instructor-led programs, imparts practical industry exposure. This approach caters to individuals in academia, job aspirants, and seasoned tech professionals, effectively guiding them toward the realization of their career aspirations.

Bangalore

In my role as Director – Business Development at Wiley India Ltd., I led the Wiley University Services, focusing on delivering career-oriented education and workforce development. Working closely with the global leadership team, I developed a Go-To-Market strategy for a vital vertical in India. I oversaw marketing, delivery, and operational support for key accounts, including prestigious institutions like IIM-Lucknow, IIM-Kozhikode, IIT-Roorkee, and IIT-Mandi. Played a key role in developing new executive education programs, setting up a diverse team across functions, including marketing, university relations, academic services, and program delivery.Key Achievements:Partnership Development: Forged strategic partnerships with esteemed institutions such as IIT-Delhi and IIT-Patna, leading the launch of Executive Education Programs, including an Executive M. Tech in Cloud Computing.Program Launch: Successfully launched the first cohort of Post Graduate Diploma in Cloud Computing and Data Engineering from IIT, Jodhpur, marking a significant milestone in cutting-edge education.

Bengaluru, Karnataka, India

As Head of Business Development, I spearheaded the growth of the business group at Wiley India Ltd. With a dedicated team, I defined strategies for launching Global Finance & Accounting Certification Solutions, collaborating with international certification bodies such as IMA-USA, AICPA-USA, and CFA Institute-USA. I positioned Wiley as a leading player in Distance Learning Programs by offering customized and comprehensive self-learning materials (SLMs) in fields like Data Analytics, Engineering, and Data Science.Key Contributions:Revenue Growth: Achieved an annual revenue exceeding INR 18.5 Cr. within 5 years of launch, driven by Global Finance & Accounting Certification and Custom Publishing, significantly contributing to the overall sales targets of the Academic (Education) publishing group.Strategic Partnerships: Established an extensive partner network across India for Wiley Efficient Learning (WEL), making India the largest single market for this business outside of the USA. Executed innovative strategies with global bodies, including IMA, to position India as the 3rd largest market for CMA certifications globally.Academic Collaborations: Collaborated with institutions like Praxis Business School-Kolkata, Data Brio-Kolkata, Jigsaw Academy-Bangalore, MaGE-Bangalore, and Edvancer-Mumbai to offer new programs in Data Analytics, Data Engineering, and Data Science. Additionally, contributed to curriculum development for M.Sc. (Applied Finance) and UGC approved B.Com and BBA programs.NMIMS Partnership: Worked closely with NMIMS Global Access School for Continuing Education, Mumbai, supplying Self Learning Material (SLM) for their management programs, and contributed to curriculum development for their MBA program, based on CFA certification.

Noida Area, India

Instrumental in restructuring and enhancing the business development function. Leading a National Sales Team, as well as editorial and marketing teams, I undertook the responsibility of revitalizing the Higher Education Division, ensuring substantial revenue growth and pioneering innovative solutions in the dynamic field of E-learning for distance education institutions.Key Contributions:Strategic Leadership: Steered the role of General Manager, revitalizing the business development function by reinvigorating the National Sales Team, editorial, and marketing teams.Revenue Growth: Accountable for the Higher Education Division, I exceeded revenue targets, achieving a remarkable figure of over INR 16.5 crores.E-learning Innovation: Pioneered groundbreaking E-learning solutions tailored for distance education institutions, aligning the organization with emerging industry trends and demands.Achievements:Profitable Transformation: Successfully transformed the previously loss-making Higher Education Division into a profit-generating entity within the first year of tenure.Market Expansion: Drove a 20% growth in the Professional and Trade books segment by launching new titles and establishing strategic collaborations with India's top retail chains and online portals.Efficient Operations: Collaborated effectively with authors and the editorial team, streamlining the publishing process for new and revised editions. This streamlined approach optimized productivity and ensured high-quality publications.

Bangalore

Led transformative initiatives in the education sector, focusing on implementing cutting-edge Learning Management Systems, online books, and assessment solutions. My role extended to collaborating with prestigious universities, overseeing diverse teams, and spearheading pioneering educational programs.Key Achievements:Established robust partnerships with renowned institutes like IMT-SDE and Annamalai University, fostering the promotion and delivery of MBA and PGDM programs through Open and Distance Learning (ODL). Achieved a significant revenue milestone of INR 4 Crores.Pioneered the launch and promotion of innovative academic programs, including India's first ODL MBA Program in Media and Entertainment in collaboration with NDTV Group and Annamalai University. Admitted 200 students in the inaugural year, marking a pivotal

Master Of Business Administration (Mba), Marketing

Bachelor Of Engineering - Be, Computer Engineering, First Class

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