Gaurav Thakkar

Gaurav Thakkar is a seasoned professional in commodity management and global sourcing, currently serving as Director of Category Management at Sunnova Energy since April 2023. Previously, Thakkar held the position of Senior Manager Global Sourcing at Mavenir, overseeing a worldwide spend of $120 million and managing key supplier accounts across global commodities. Thakkar possesses significant experience, including roles as Senior Commodity Manager at Aviat Networks and Siemens Healthineers, where responsibilities included managing multimillion-dollar spends and generating cost savings. Earlier career milestones include positions at GE Lighting, Continental, and Motorola, where project management and engineering responsibilities contributed to successful product launches and cost reduction initiatives. Thakkar holds a Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering and Mathematics from the University of Illinois Chicago and an MBA in Global Management from the University of Phoenix.