Mumbai: Centricity WealthTech, India’s fastest-growing tech-enabled wealth management start-up, has announced the appointment of Gaurav Singh as its Chief People and Culture Officer (CPCO). This strategic leadership hire comes as the company accelerates its expansion plans, aiming to reinforce a robust and inclusive workplace culture aligned with its long-term business goals.
With over 15 years of HR leadership experience across diverse industries, Gaurav Singh brings deep expertise in policy formulation, talent advisory, leadership development, succession planning, performance management, compensation, labour compliance, and HR operations. He has successfully led HR strategy and execution for large teams across multiple locations, with a strong focus on building scalable people practices.
Welcoming Gaurav to the leadership team, Manu Awasthy, CEO & Founder of Centricity WealthTech, said, “At Centricity WealthTech, we believe our people are the foundation on which our vision is built. As we continue to scale rapidly, our focus remains on fostering a culture of belonging, growth, and long-term development. Gaurav’s leadership will play a pivotal role in shaping a meaningful employee experience and reinforcing our core belief — once a Centricitian, always a Centricitian.”
In his new role, Gaurav will be responsible for driving strategic HR initiatives, strengthening leadership and talent pipelines, and building future-ready HR frameworks that support Centricity WealthTech’s evolving needs.
Expressing enthusiasm for his new role, Gaurav Singh said, “I am truly excited to join an organisation that is transforming the wealth management ecosystem in India at such an impressive pace. I look forward to working closely with the leadership team to foster a people-first culture, drive impactful HR strategies, and contribute meaningfully to Centricity WealthTech’s continued growth and success.”
Prior to joining Centricity WealthTech, Gaurav held senior HR leadership roles at reputed organisations including Global Payments (a Fortune 500 Fintech company), Times Internet (Times of India Group), and Sonalika Tractors. He has worked extensively in the financial technology, automobile, and telecom sectors, and led HR business partner teams supporting over 3,000 employees across geographies.
Gaurav holds an MBA in Human Resources and an LLB in Company Law, bringing a unique blend of strategic insight and legal acumen to his role.
With this appointment, Centricity WealthTech continues to bolster its leadership bench as it charts an ambitious growth trajectory in India’s wealth management landscape.
