Gaurav Saxena

Gaurav Saxena is a seasoned insurance distribution leader with over 28 years of experience in building and scaling high-performance sales channels. He currently serves as the Chief Distribution Officer – Bancassurance at Aditya Birla Sun Life Insurance (ABSLI), where he has been instrumental since 2014 in transforming the distribution landscape.

Under Gaurav’s leadership, Bancassurance has emerged as the leading contributor to ABSLI’s new business premium. His strategic vision and execution have fueled remarkable growth, earning the channel the prestigious ‘Bancassurance Brand of the Year’ at the 2024 Golden Globe Tigers Awards – Middle East Edition. His outstanding contributions have also been recognized with the ABG Chairman’s Award for Outstanding Contribution and the ABC Leadership & Role Model Award in 2024.

Before joining ABSLI, Gaurav held leadership roles at ICICI Prudential Life Insurance, Max Life Insurance, and Wipro, where he built a strong foundation in sales, channel development, and strategic partnerships.

Gaurav holds a degree in Mechanical Engineering and a master’s in Marketing and IT Systems. He has further enhanced his leadership capabilities through executive programs at IIM Indore, London Business School, and the Indian School of Business. Outside of work, Gaurav is an avid marathoner, fitness enthusiast, and a passionate learner of emerging technologies and innovative business models.