Gaurav Kumar

Gaurav Kumar is an accomplished professional with extensive experience in corporate strategy and strategic partnerships within the automotive and technology sectors. Currently serving as Senior Director of Corporate Strategy - Strategic Partnerships at HARMAN International since January 2024, Gaurav previously held senior leadership roles at Qualcomm and Arriver, focusing on business operations, automated driving, and partnership management. Prior experience includes key positions at Veoneer, Autoliv, and Infineon Technologies, where Gaurav specialized in strategic alliances, sourcing, product management, and technical leadership. Gaurav holds multiple Executive MBAs from ESSEC Business School and Mannheim Business School, along with advanced degrees in Electrical and Electronics Engineering from RWTH Aachen University and the Indian Institute of Technology, Delhi, as well as a Bachelor of Engineering from Maharashtra Institute of Technology Aurangabad.