When to Say ‘No’ to AI and ‘Yes’ to People?

Saurabh Gupta is the Group CIO at SAR Group, where he shapes the IT vision and drives digital transformation across the company’s diverse businesses. With over two decades in technology leadership, he has built a reputation for turning IT into a driver of growth, efficiency, and customer value.

Before joining SAR Group, Saurabh held leadership roles at Anand Group, Kent RO, and Metahelix (a Tata Enterprise), where he gained deep experience in aligning technology with business strategy.

His career highlights include leading complex transformation programs, implementing innovative digital platforms, and building high-performing IT teams grounded in collaboration and continuous learning.

In this episode of WHAT THE FMCG! Season 2, Saurabh talks about his early years, his journey from a small-town boy to a Group CIO, and all the simple, thought-provoking stories in between. 

Catch Part 1 of the quietly inspiring conversation with Chitransh Jain and Varun Pandey in conversation with Saurabh Gupta as they delve deeper into When to Say No to AI and Yes to People.

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