Gaurav is the Founder & CEO of Insignia Worldwide, a human-centric destination design, strategic development and experience creation advisory firm that specialises in nation-building, real estate, hospitality and tourism sectors.

Insignia’s purpose and expertise lie in connecting cultures, engaging communities and encouraging commerce by creating, curating and managing brands, destinations and experiences from research and strategy through to design, development and activation.

Established in 2003, Insignia is ranked amongst the Top 100 SMEs by Dubai Government and listed in the Top 30 Most Admired Companies by Arabian Business magazine.

Insignia Intelligence Unit is the research and analysis department of Insignia Worldwide, established as a dedicated service to map trends, conduct specialized market research and provide meaningful insights for businesses to stay ahead of the curve and harness their competitive advantage.

The research team constitutes of brand strategists, researchers, journalists and market analysts who collectively produce relevant intelligence for key industry players. It launched its first Trendlines Report in 2016 and has written numerous white papers on emerging trends and key consumer dynamics.

Gaurav founded Quillon in 2016 as a boutique real estate development advisory and white-label hospitality management firm that provides essential strategic, design and investment services for master developers and asset owners. With over USD 2.4B worth of assets under representation, the company is active in Asia, Africa and Eastern Europe.