Gaurav is a business management and professional learning expert with over 25 years of experience in corporate leadership, consulting, training, and international partnerships. He holds an MBA from the University of Lincoln (UK), CIPD qualification in Learning & Development (UK), ACAMS Certified Anti-Money Laundering Specialist credential, Six Sigma certification, and qualifications in child psychology, neuroscience and development.

As the founder of Cogniasal and a board member of international wellbeing and education organisations, Gaurav focuses on developing practical learning programmes that help professionals build knowledge, skills, and confidence in areas including compliance, leadership, workplace learning, child wellbeing, and mental health. 

He is the author of A Beautiful Young Mind: Navigating Child and Adolescent Mental Health and Anti-Money Laundering (AML): An Essential Guide to Financial Crime Prevention, Compliance, and Risk Management. Through his courses, Gaurav combines professional expertise, practical experience, and a passion for making complex subjects accessible to learners worldwide.