Gunit Ahluwalia
Strategic Partnerships @ Google | IIM-Indore
- Role
- Strategic Partnerships Development Manager at Google
- Location
- Gurugram, HR, IN
- LinkedIn followers
- 500 followers
About Gunit Ahluwalia
With over 12 years of experience, I specialize in business development, account management, and strategic partnerships. As Strategic Partnerships Development Manager at Google, I lead initiatives that enhance Google Maps’ value across India. My work focuses on driving impactful partnerships in government relations, sustainability efforts such as EV charger mapping, and leveraging data licensing and API integrations to improve product functionality and user experience. My professional journey reflects a deep commitment to fostering growth and collaboration. By identifying opportunities, negotiating impactful partnerships, and cultivating relationships with diverse stakeholders, I contribute to creating value for ecosystems and businesses alike. My mission is to drive innovation at the intersection of data, technology, and partnerships, shaping solutions that benefit communities and industries.
Experience
Strategic Partnerships Development Manager
May 2022 — Present · Gurugram, IN
Drive strategic partnerships for Google Maps in India across key verticals, including foundational data, sustainability, and government relations, to drive value for the regional ecosystem. Delivered high-impact projects, including mapping 70%+ of India’s EV chargers and securing first-of-their-kind partnerships with agencies like NHAI and food ordering integration with leading food aggregators- Cultivate product-enabling relationships with diverse external partners, via data licensing and API integrations, directly enhancing Google Maps’ core functionality and user experience- Own the end-to-end partnership lifecycle, from opportunity identification and sourcing to contract negotiation, execution, and relationship management- Influence product roadmaps by synthesizing market trends and partner insights to drive localization, social impact, and user engagement- Manage complex cross-functional coordination across internal teams for seamless go-to-market (GTM) execution
Education
Loreto Convent School
Senior Secondary
2003 — 2004
KEDGE Business School
International Exchange Program (MBA)
Indian Institute of Management, Indore
Postgraduate Degree, Business Administration and Management, General
National Institute of Fashion Technology India
Bachelor's degree, Bachelor of Fashion Technology
Skills
- Banking
- Team Management
- Competitive Analysis
- Loans
- Relationship Management
- Credit Cards
- Marketing Strategy
- Business Analysis
- Commercial Banking
- Management
- Project Management
- Analytical Skills
- Business Development
- Analytics
- Business Strategy
- Market Research
- Branch Banking
- Microsoft Excel
- Product Development
- Analysis
- Retail Banking
- Vendor Management
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