Vanguard India Appoints Gaurav Ahluwalia as Chief Human Resources Officer
Vanguard India serves as a strategic extension of Vanguard’s global mission, bringing together technologists, data scientists, engineers, and designers to build next-generation investment platforms. The India office is poised to play a critical role in Vanguard’s digital evolution and global growth.
Vanguard India has announced the appointment of Gaurav Ahluwalia as its Chief Human Resources Officer (CHRO), marking a pivotal step in the company’s journey to establish its Global Technology Center in Hyderabad.
With a career spanning decades in the financial services industry, Ahluwalia brings deep expertise in human capital strategy, HR consulting, compensation design, and technology-driven workforce solutions. His leadership will be instrumental in shaping Vanguard India into a hub of innovation, inclusion, and impact.
In a celebratory social media post, Vanguard India stated:
“We’re thrilled to announce a major milestone in the journey of establishing Vanguard India — the hiring of our Chief Human Resources Officer, Gaurav Ahluwalia! With a deep passion for people, purpose, and culture, Gaurav brings decades of experience leading human capital strategy across global organizations.”
Ahluwalia echoed the excitement, sharing:
“I’m excited to join the Vanguard India team and look forward to working with a superbly talented crew to set up the India office.”
As Vanguard expands its footprint in Hyderabad, Ahluwalia will lead efforts to attract top-tier talent and foster a values-driven culture aligned with Vanguard’s global mission—to give investors the best chance for investment success.
Prior to joining Vanguard, Ahluwalia held senior HR roles at Ernst & Young, JPMorgan Chase & Co., HSBC, and Escotel. His track record includes driving strategic HR transformations, implementing technology-enabled solutions, and building resilient, high-performing teams.
With Ahluwalia at the helm of HR, Vanguard India is set to build a workplace that reflects its core values of integrity, stewardship, and excellence—laying a strong foundation for long-term success. For further insights into the evolving workplace paradigm, visit
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