Draft:Gaurav Burman

[[File:Gaurav_Burman.jpg|thumb|Nationality: British

Alma mater: Tufts University

Occupation: Businessman

Known for: Director of Dabur International

Director of Burman Hospitality (Taco Bell India)

Director of Experian India]]

Gaurav Burman (born January 16, 1972) is an Indian-origin businessman, investor, and a fifth-generation scion of the Burman family, founder of Dabur, an Ayurvedic and FMCG company. Gaurav brought Taco Bell, a global fast-food chain specializing in Mexican-inspired cuisine, to India under Burman Hospitality Pvt Ltd, which is the master franchisee for the company in India. He is actively involved in managing the family's investment program.

Early life and education
Burman graduated from Tufts University, Massachusetts, United States in 1993 with a dual BA in Economics and History.

Career
He began his career in the Business Development Group at Dabur India Limited. In 1997, Burman joined the private equity arm of Kleinwort Benson, a global private equity firm, before relocating to New York to work with Dresdner's Global Private Equity Group. He played a role in forming new private equity products within Dresdner and launched ventures. He also raised and was the President and Secretary of Atlas Acquisition, a US$200 million SPAC

Burman family holdings
Burman and his family have formed joint ventures and partnerships with global MNCs across various sectors. The family has invested over US$500 million in diverse businesses, including healthcare , financial services, retail, and hospitality.

Board memberships
Burman serves on several corporate boards, including Dabur International, DMI Finance Pvt. Ltd., Burman Hospitality (Taco Bell India), and Experian India.

Personal life
Burman is married to Karima Burman and has two children. He is the younger brother of Dabur chairman, Mohit Burman. He resides in London with his family and is involved in sports, including motorsports, sailing, tennis, and running. He is engaged in charitable endeavours, serving on the advisory boards of Sesame Street and the Nature Conservancy, among others. Burman is also a member of the Young Presidents Organization (YPO).