DealShare Names Saurabh Kishore as Chief Technology Officer
- ByStartupStory | July 15, 2023
E-commerce platform DealShare has recently announced the appointment of Saurabh Kishore as its new Chief Technology Officer (CTO). With over 20 years of experience in the industry, Kishore will lead DealShare’s technology initiatives, drive innovation, and contribute to the company’s ongoing growth and success.
Kishore joins DealShare from IBO (Ebo Mart Private Limited), an omnichannel home improvement and home building retail chain based in Bangalore. Throughout his career, he has held senior positions at renowned global and national brands, including Target, IBO, and Tata CLiQ, with experience both in India and the United States. Prior to that, Kishore spent over a decade at tech giant IBM, holding various senior leadership positions.
Known for his expertise in technology strategy, software development, and data analytics, Kishore’s appointment will play a crucial role in shaping DealShare’s technological landscape and taking its offerings to new heights. As CTO, he will be responsible for leveraging cutting-edge technologies, enhancing DealShare’s tech infrastructure, and delivering an exceptional user experience.
Sourjyendu Medda, Founder and co-CEO of DealShare, expressed confidence in Kishore’s abilities, stating, “His passion and proven ability to drive technology-driven development make him an ideal fit for our organization. We are confident that his expertise will elevate DealShare to new heights, irrevocably changing the way people shop and experience e-commerce.”
Kishore holds an engineering degree in electronics and communication from the Indian Institute of Technology (Banaras Hindu University) and has pursued an executive MBA from the Indian Institute of Management Bangalore (IIMB).
Reflecting on his new role, Kishore said, “DealShare’s commitment to providing affordability, quality, and unmatched value to its customers, along with its relentless pursuit of tech-driven development, are truly inspiring. I look forward to collaborating with the talented professionals at DealShare to deliver exceptional technological solutions that will revolutionize the way India’s masses shop online.”
In June, DealShare announced its plans to invest ₹1,000 crore over the next five years to strengthen its private label offerings and focus on local brands. This investment is in addition to the ₹500 crore committed by DealShare in November 2022 to grow its private labels, including staples and home cleaning solutions, over the next two to three years.
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