Nagendra Gururaj

Nagendra Gururaj is a seasoned professional with extensive experience in product management and engineering across various industries. Currently serving as the Global Director of Product Engineering at IKEA since January 2023, Nagendra oversees the product portfolio in Talent Management, Co-Worker Engagement, and People Insights for over 180,000 co-workers in 32 markets, leading a team of over 60 across Sweden and India. Previously, Nagendra held positions such as Vice President of Product Management at Talview and Director of Product Management at Edge Networks Pvt. Ltd., focusing on SaaS product lines and institutionalizing development frameworks. With a strong background at Tesco, Nagendra managed multi-million-pound product initiatives and collaborated with executives across multiple regions. Educational credentials include a Post Graduate Program for Professionals from UCLA Anderson School of Management and a Bachelor of Science in Physics, Mathematics, and Computer Science from Bangalore University.