Under Gaurav’s leadership as CEO of Marshal Fintech Partners, a pioneering MENA-based payment technology firm, the company has achieved significant growth, culminating in a partial acquisition by a Bahraini Sovereign Wealth Fund. Marshal is now positioned for a second exit, solidifying its role in transforming the region’s payments.

Beyond Marshal, Gaurav champions fintech innovation through collaborations with regulators, investors, and entrepreneurs. As a board member of the MENA Fintech Association, a top global fintech body, he fosters open dialogue and supports regulatory policy development. Gaurav has been key in expanding the association’s membership and representing the MENA fintech community internationally.

Gaurav’s expertise is highly valued in the FinTech and entrepreneurship community. He serves as a board member and advisor to various international family offices, consultancies, startups, and funds. He is committed to growing relationships within the FinTech and startup ecosystem and contributing to the education of emerging disruptors, ultimately driving economic growth in the MENA region and beyond.