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Gaurav Popli
Partner - Business Risk Advisory

Resilience is not about avoiding risks—it’s about building the confidence and capability to thrive through them.

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Believes in the power of structure and simplicity in controls
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Advocates building resilient organizations through proactive risk management
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Passionate about developing high-performing, globally integrated teams
Journey & Career Highlights

With over 15 years of experience across Risk Advisory, SOX compliance, and Statutory Audit, Gaurav Popli brings a deep understanding of how strong internal controls and risk frameworks drive business value. He has partnered with US SEC-registered and privately held companies, helping them navigate complex compliance requirements while enhancing operational resilience. A recognized expert in SOX readiness, controls rationalization, and material weakness remediation, Gaurav has guided several public and IPO-bound organizations through critical phases of internal control transformation.

Gaurav’s career reflects a strong focus on operational efficiency and automation—streamlining control environments, optimizing SOX scoping, and aligning compliance programs with evolving business models.

Past Roles
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Director - Pierian Services
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Senior Manager - EY
Leadership & Impact
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Built and led high-performing offshore teams supporting US clients at scale.
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Trusted advisor for SOX readiness, material weakness remediation, and control optimization.
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Drove control rationalization to remove redundancies and reduce testing efforts.
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Strengthened operating discipline, audit quality, and team capability.
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Supported IPO-bound companies through first-time SOX adoption.
Interests & Personality

Gaurav is passionate about creating value through collaboration, innovation, and mentorship. He enjoys engaging in conversations around global risk trends, digital transformation, and the evolving landscape of governance.

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