Chief Executive Officer (CEO)
Gujarat Growth Accelerator

Location: Ahmedabad, Gujarat
About Gujarat Growth Accelerator
The Gujarat Growth Accelerator (GGA), an initiative supported by The Convergence Foundation, is a current independent think-and-do tank dedicated to one purpose: accelerating Gujarat's long-term economic growth and job creation. Anchored to the vision of Viksit Gujarat 2047, GGA will work with the Government of Gujarat to identify, design and help drive high-impact economic reforms that raise productivity, exports, investment and incomes. Rather than recreating existing research, the organisation will build on the best ideas from leading think tanks, universities and practitioners, adapting them to Gujarat's context and translating them into actionable policy.

Position Summary
We are seeking an exceptional founding CEO to build and lead the Gujarat Growth Accelerator. The CEO will shape the institution's vision and priorities, recruit and mentor a high-calibre team of 5–7 professionals, build trusted relationships with senior government leaders and industry,



and establish GGA as Gujarat's leading independent voice on economic growth policy. Success will be measured by policy impact and tangible improvements in Gujarat's growth trajectory and job creation.

Key Responsibilities
Define the strategic vision, agenda and annual priorities for GGA.
Build and lead an outstanding multidisciplinary team with a culture of analytical rigour, entrepreneurship and impact.
Develop evidence-based policy recommendations across manufacturing, exports, infrastructure, urbanisation, ease of doing business, skills, innovation, agriculture and services.
Build trusted relationships with the Chief Minister's Office, Chief Secretary, senior officials, industry leaders and ecosystem partners.
Translate analysis into implementable reforms and support government in advancing priority initiatives.
Partner extensively with leading think tanks, research institutions and universiti

📌 CEO - Gujarat Growth Accelerator (GGA) (Ahmedabad)
🏢 The Convergence Foundation
📍 Ahmedabad