Mumbai, Maharashtra, India, November 2025 — BlackRock, one of the world’s leading global asset managers and technology providers, has appointed Saurabh Gandhi as Vice President, where he will contribute to Product and Client Implementations for Aladdin Wealth Tech. With a decade of diverse experience spanning product strategy, digital innovation, and customer-centric design, Saurabh’s appointment reinforces BlackRock’s commitment to advancing intelligent, data-driven investment technology solutions worldwide.
Before joining BlackRock, Saurabh served as Head of Product at Torus Digital, where he shaped the firm’s product vision and execution strategy, driving innovation across digital platforms. His prior tenure at Upstox saw him play a transformative role in scaling the company’s investment product suite—including equities, mutual funds, and bonds—through an integrated digital experience. His leadership there contributed significantly to product adoption, user activation, and business growth within India’s fast-evolving fintech ecosystem.
Earlier, Saurabh made impactful contributions at Ola, where he was part of the early-stage Ola Electric Mobility team. He led initiatives to enhance customer experience and reduce operational inefficiencies, driving projects that optimized cash management, improved Net Promoter Scores, and built key partnerships with global energy and technology players. His experience at Mahindra Group further deepened his product leadership capabilities in the mobility and innovation sectors.
Saurabh’s entrepreneurial journey as Co-Founder of KrishiEx reflects his strong innovation mindset and versatility. At KrishiEx, he built a hyperlocal agri-commerce platform serving over 200,000 farmers, leveraging machine learning and ERP integration to enhance rural accessibility and efficiency. He began his professional career with ZLemma as a Member of Technical Staff, contributing to infrastructure engineering before the startup’s acquisition by Hired.com—an experience that strengthened his technological foundation.
In his new role at BlackRock, Saurabh will focus on enhancing Aladdin Wealth Tech’s product implementation capabilities, ensuring seamless client integrations and superior user experiences. His cross-sector expertise in technology, financial products, and innovation will be key to supporting BlackRock’s mission of delivering financial well-being through cutting-edge digital solutions.
About BlackRock
BlackRock is a global asset manager and technology provider dedicated to helping more and more people experience financial well-being. With offices in more than 40 countries, BlackRock helps millions of individuals, corporations, and institutions invest to build savings that serve them throughout their lives. Its global investment platform provides access to world markets, enabling clients to make informed decisions with ease, efficiency, and confidence.
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