Satendra Gaur
Vice President - Tech Industries at HCLTech
Leading strategic initiatives in Agentic AI and autonomous enterprise operations while managing high-level partnerships in the HiTech and Supply Chain sectors.
Intro
I'm Satendra Gaur, Vice President of Tech Industries at HCLTech, based in the San Francisco Bay Area. My career has been a journey from technical leadership to executive management, with over two decades of experience across TCS and HCLTech. Currently, I oversee a significant portfolio in the HiTech vertical, focusing on driving sales and delivery excellence that helps enterprises achieve nonlinear growth. I am deeply passionate about the shift toward autonomous operations and the responsible application of Agentic AI. I believe that for technology to truly transform a business, it must be woven into the very operating fabric of the organization. Whether I'm representing HCLTech at Davos or working on supply chain resilience through platforms like SPADE, my goal is to help businesses navigate the complexities of the modern digital landscape. I’m here to connect with fellow leaders and partners who are looking to supercharge progress through innovation and strategic collaboration.
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What I can offer
- ›Executive-level business leadership
- ›Deep technical expertise in Supply Chain and Warehouse Management
- ›Strategic guidance on AI implementation at scale
- ›Insights into nonlinear growth strategies
What I'm looking for
- ›exploring mutual opportunities in HiTech and Supply Chain sectors
- ›partnerships to showcase HCLTech’s technical solutions
- ›connecting with peers to navigate global AI landscapes
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Background
Career
Began in technical roles at TCS in 1998, progressing through Project Management and Client Partner roles over 18 years before joining HCLTech in 2016, where he rose from Associate Vice President to Vice President.
Education
Master of Engineering, Production and Industrial Engineering, Delhi University (1991 – 1993)
Achievements
- ›Manages a multi-million dollar Sales and Delivery portfolio within the HiTech vertical
- ›Represented HCLTech at the World Economic Forum in Davos (2025/2026)
- ›Key contributor to HCLTech being recognized as the world’s fastest-growing IT services brand in 2025
Opinions
- True enterprise autonomy is achieved only when intelligence is designed end-to-end into the operating fabric, rather than through isolated use cases.
- AI must be applied responsibly and at scale to build stakeholder trust and achieve real-world impact.
- Digital transformation of supply chains is no longer optional but essential for business continuity.
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Professional, corporate, and visionary; balances technical terminology with high-level strategic outcomes.
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