Gaurav Vadera

Gaurav Vadera is an experienced professional in data governance and analytics, currently serving as the Director of Data Governance and Management Solutions at Kirkland & Ellis since October 2023. Prior to this role, Vadera held positions including Director of Data & Analytics Risk at BMO Financial Group from July 2019 to November 2023, Lead of Customer Data Governance at Northern Trust Corporation from October 2015 to June 2019, and Manager of Advisory Services - Analytics at Ernst & Young from January 2011 to September 2015. Additional experience includes roles as an Implementation Consultant at IBM and a Consultant in Analytics and Information Management at Deloitte Consulting. Vadera began a career in IT as an Analyst with Sears, Roebuck and Co. after earning a Bachelor of Science degree in Electrical Engineering from Purdue University between 1998 and 2002.