Saurabh is a visionary marketing and commercial leader with 25 years of global experience, including 11 years of successfully spearheading Asia Pacific marketing operations from Singapore. He most recently served as Chief Commercial and Fintech Officer at GIFT City, where he drove strategic initiatives at the intersection of financial services, technology, and commercial growth.
Previously as Group Head of Marketing at DBS Bank, he led the transformation of marketing operations through advanced analytics and artificial intelligence, delivering measurable business impact across multiple markets. His expertise lies in building and leading high-performance marketing teams that drive business outcomes through data-driven strategies and AI-powered customer engagement.
As APAC Chief Marketing Officer at Jabra, he significantly expanded market presence through innovative digital marketing initiatives. His tenure as Marketing Lead at Avaya and Juniper Networks further strengthened his expertise in B2B technology marketing, where he successfully implemented data-centric marketing programs contributing directly to business objectives.
Earlier in his career, he held strategic roles at global technology leaders – as a Global Product Manager at Cisco Systems in areas of Cybersecurity and IoT. He also ran Partnership & Business Development at Microsoft, where he developed a deep understanding of technology ecosystems and enterprise solutions. His unique background includes four years as a software engineer, providing him with technical acumen that proves invaluable in today’s marketing landscape.
He holds an MBA from the prestigious Indian Institute of Management, Ahmedabad, complementing his engineering foundation with strong business and strategic skills. His leadership approach combines technical expertise, data analytics, and strategic marketing to drive organizational growth and digital transformation.
Saurabh Singhal, Chief Commercial Officer and Chief Fintech Officer – GIFT City
