EY India Names Gaurav Bhalotia as Chief Technology Officer

EY India has appointed Gaurav Bhalotia as its new chief technology officer (CTO). Bhalotia, who is the former CTO of Udaan, will lead the firm’s technology and innovation strategy, focusing on building software-driven business solutions with AI.

“I look forward to helping build intelligent, scalable platforms and to driving technology-led innovation that will power the next phase of EY’s growth,” Bhalotia said.

His appointment comes as EY India accelerates the development of AI-powered tools to help clients manage digital transformation. The firm already has more than 20,000 professionals working on technology-led consulting solutions across areas such as supply chain, tax compliance, risk management, and financial reporting.

Prashant Singhal, India Markets Leader at EY India, said the move reinforces the firm’s focus on technology. “We’re investing heavily in talent and innovation to stay ahead of the curve, and Gaurav’s experience and leadership will be key as we build smarter, faster and more impactful solutions for our clients,” Singhal said.

Bhalotia brings over 20 years of experience in technology, machine learning and large-scale systems. At Udaan, he oversaw product, engineering, data science, design and infrastructure. Earlier, as VP of engineering at Flipkart, he helped build the company’s core customer platforms and product systems.

He also founded FindMyHealth, a personalised wellness platform, and has advised several startups. 

EY India has also been investing heavily in AI skills. Through its AI Academy, over 45,000 professionals have completed 1.5 million hours of training, with 18,600 AI certifications. In the past three years, the firm has tripled its tech talent pool, with STEM professionals now making up more than half of its workforce