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Gaurav Popli
Partner - Business Risk Advisory

True resilience is built when risk frameworks enable confidence, not complexity.

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Trusted advisor on internal controls, SOX, and risk transformation
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Designs simplified, scalable control frameworks for complex organisations
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Builds high-performing, globally integrated advisory teams
Journey & Career Highlights

With over 15 years of experience across risk advisory, SOX compliance, and statutory audit Gaurav advises organisations on strengthening internal control environments, enhancing compliance readiness, and building resilient risk frameworks aligned with business growth.

He has partnered extensively with US SEC-registered and privately held companies, supporting them through complex compliance requirements while improving operational effectiveness. He is widely recognised for his work in SOX readiness, material weakness remediation, and controls rationalisation, having guided multiple public and IPO-bound organisations through critical phases of internal control transformation.

A defining theme of his career has been operational efficiency- streamlining control environments, optimising SOX scoping, and aligning compliance programs with evolving business and technology models

At Pierag, Gaurav works closely with clients to simplify risk landscapes and design control frameworks that are practical, scalable, and decision-enabling.

Leadership & Impact
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Advises leadership teams on SOX readiness, control optimisation, and risk transformation
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Leads large-scale control rationalisation initiatives, reducing redundancy and testing effort
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Supports IPO-bound and newly listed companies through first-time SOX adoption
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Builds and scales offshore advisory teams supporting US clients
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Strengthens audit quality, operating discipline, and team capability across engagements
Interests & Personality

Gaurav is known for a collaborative leadership style and a strong commitment to mentorship and capability building. He enjoys engaging in discussions on global risk trends, digital transformation, and the evolving governance landscape.

Outside of work, he finds balance through travel, fitness, and spending quality time with family and friends.

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Qualifications & Certifications
  • Chartered Accountant – ICAI
  • Bachelor of Commerce
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Areas of Expertise
  • Risk Advisory and SOX Compliance
  • Internal Controls over Financial Reporting (ICFR)
  • Material Weakness Remediation & Controls Rationalization
  • Statutory Audits & First-Year Audit Readiness
  • Global Talent Strategy & Offshore Team Development
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Industry Focus
  • Technology
  • Manufacturing, and Services
  • IPO-bound and newly listed companies