Our People

Gaurav Shah

Designation:
Co-founder & Director, Indian School of Development Management
Education:
Indian Institute of Management, Calcutta, Masters in Business Administration, Birla Institute of Technology and Science, Pilani B.E., Computer Science M.Sc., Economics

Gaurav is a management consultant with extensive experience across both the private sector and the development space. He has worked with organisations such as P&G, American Express, Azim Premji Foundation, and Lok Capital, bringing insights from both for-profit and nonprofit contexts. His work spans sectors including microfinance, health, impact investment, and education.

With more than a decade of experience across the three major segments of education—pre-school, K–12, and higher education—Gaurav works to bridge the gap between private enterprise and development initiatives. His work focuses on leveraging strategic thinking and sector knowledge to drive meaningful improvements in the education landscape.