Licious, the leading meat and seafood retailer, has announced the appointment of Gaurav Mathur as its new Chief Technology Officer (CTO). Gaurav’s remarkable career spans over two decades, during which he has held prominent leadership roles in some of India’s top tech companies. His vast experience in software engineering, technical leadership, and driving digital transformations across various sectors like e-commerce, FinTech, HealthTech, and EdTech positions him to significantly impact Licious’ technology-driven growth trajectory. Gaurav’s commitment to leveraging technology for innovative solutions aligns perfectly with Licious’ mission to redefine how India consumes meat and seafood, and he is eager to contribute to this transformation.
Before his appointment at Licious, Gaurav served as the Head of Software Engineering at HealthPlix, where he led the company’s strategic tech vision. His role involved overseeing a major tech stack transformation, shifting from a monolithic PHP system to a Golang-based microservices architecture, vastly improving scalability and agility. Additionally, Gaurav spearheaded the development of an Intelligent Clinical Decision Support (CDS) system that integrated machine learning to aid doctors in making more informed clinical decisions. His leadership at HealthPlix earned him recognition for driving tech innovation and improving operational efficiency within the organization.
Gaurav’s previous experience also includes significant stints at other prestigious companies. At WhiteHat Jr., he led the engineering team responsible for key platforms around student assessments, question banks, and scoreboards. During his time at Flipkart, he oversaw large-scale tech initiatives, including the optimization of supply chain systems and the deployment of automation technologies in logistics. His role at Oracle saw him develop scalable, high-performance solutions that enabled marketers to deliver personalized, real-time campaigns. Throughout these roles, Gaurav has consistently driven technological advancements and led teams to deliver high-impact results.
Now, as the new CTO of Licious, Gaurav is set to apply his wealth of knowledge and expertise to help the company further strengthen its technology foundation. His leadership will be instrumental in enhancing Licious’ platform, optimizing supply chain management, and implementing innovative tech solutions to improve customer experience. Licious is known for its unwavering commitment to quality, trust, and innovation, and with Gaurav at the helm of technology, the company is poised to further disrupt the Indian meat and seafood market, offering customers even more convenience, efficiency, and transparency in their food purchasing journey.
Gaurav’s appointment also follows the recent appointment of Bhakti Shirke as the Director of Talent Acquisition at Licious, signaling the company’s continued focus on building a robust leadership team to drive its next phase of growth.