Sameer Gupta is a seasoned professional with extensive experience in the insurance industry, currently serving as the Chief Business Officer and Head of Distribution Strategy & Sales Enablement at IndiaFirst Life since December 2009. Gupta has successfully executed initiatives to build scalable banca models and multi-channel distribution, leading significant growth in remote sales and establishing new partnerships in the microinsurance segment. Previous roles include leadership positions at Canara HSBC OBC Life Insurance Co. Ltd. and HDFC Standard Life Insurance, where Gupta demonstrated a strong ability to drive business development and increase sales through strategic partnerships. Educational qualifications include a PGDBM in Finance from the Centre for Management Development.