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Smart Joules appoints Gaurav Kejriwal as CTPO
Mumbai – Smart Joules has announced the appointment of Gaurav Kejriwal as its new Chief of Product and Technology Officer (CPTO). With a prominent career in the field of technology as a leader and a proven history of scaling enterprise products, Kejriwal’s addition to the organisation is set to drive Smart Joules’ innovation in the field of automation, IOT & artificial intelligence.
Before joining Smart Joules, Gaurav played a crucial role at GreyOrange Pvt. Ltd, a leading warehouse automation company that specialises in robotics and software solutions. As Director and Entrepreneur in Residence, he contributed to launching and accelerating robotic technologies worldwide, achieving significant revenue milestones, and guiding cross-functional teams in developing products and market strategies. Most Recently, he started an intrapreneurial venture with first-of-its-kind Robotic AMR Technology, called RMS, to replace the traditional Conveyors and scaled it to ~$15mn in revenue across multiple geographies. In his professional career of over 11 years, he has excelled in strategic positions, including Engineering Lead, Product Architect, and Associate Director – Product & Engineering. Kejriwal holds a Bachelor of Engineering in Electronics & Communication from BIT Mesra and has deep knowledge and expertise in new business development, product management, and enterprise technology sales.
Sharing his excitement to be a part of Smart Joules Family, Kejriwal stated, “I am driven by the desire to create efficient products and technologies at Smart Joules that address the world’s energy challenges, particularly in emerging markets with vast potential for growth and efficiency improvements. Here, I see an opportunity to make a transformative impact on product innovation, technology advancement, and global energy consumption.”
As CPTO, Gaurav will lead significant initiatives to strengthen intelligent automation in building management systems with an aim to reduce costs and maximise value. His immediate objectives include targeting new clients for Smart Joules’ revolutionary technology DeJoule, and enhancing energy optimization through system automation.
Gaurav’s appointment comes at a crucial time when Smart Joules’ market growth is already accelerating. The brand can use Gaurav’s vast expertise in identifying & solving pressing industry challenges including adoption and usability of building management systems, as they are often hampered due to complexity and limited usability. His combined experience will help Smart Joues to leverage opportunities in the international market.
Commenting on Kejriwal’s appointment, Smart Joules CEO Arjun Gupta said, “Our vision is to deliver 0.1% of the world’s decarbonization target within this decade, equivalent to saving 29 million tons of carbon emissions. We aim to achieve this by scaling up cooling as a service and intelligent automation across the developing world. It’s time to make building management systems as simple and pleasurable to use as Facebook and Google so that complex, dynamic, and evolutionary energy-guzzling systems such as cooling remain continuously optimised over time. This requires innovators to stay close to customers, maintain a deep foundational understanding of existing and emerging technologies, and effectively lead the most talented teams to execute bold visions. Gaurav is going to be a key driver of that growth by making energy savings simple, substantial, and profitable for our clients.”
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Urbanrise unveils Gauri Khan-designed Whispers of Sky in Chennai
Luxury project spans 6.09 acres with 623 residences; celebrity-inspired living launches new campaign.
MUMBAI: Urbanrise just invited Chennai to live like a celebrity because when Gauri Khan designs your home, even the skyline starts posing for the ‘gram. Aditya Birla Group-backed Urbanrise has launched its latest luxury residential project, Whispers of Sky, in Sholinganallur, Chennai, with interiors and design vision led by celebrated designer Gauri Khan. The development, spanning approximately 6.09 acres, comprises 623 premium residences, including 3 BHK units and an exclusive 4 BHK tower featuring corner homes with no shared walls and expansive layouts for enhanced privacy.
To mark the unveiling, Urbanrise released a two-film campaign titled “Welcome to the Celebrity Life”, directed by acclaimed filmmaker Gautham Vasudev Menon. The series showcases Gauri Khan in her dual avatars: as a meticulous designer immersed in materiality and spatial composition, and as a celebrity icon embodying glamour and elevated living. The narrative bridges design excellence with aspirational lifestyle, positioning Whispers of Sky as a landmark address that brings celebrity-inspired living to the city.
The project introduces several standout amenities, including one of Chennai’s first dedicated Pickleball academies, a sport popular among global celebrities alongside a lavish clubhouse with a sky pool, salon, fitness studio and private mini theatre. Every element is curated to reflect privileges, privacy and prestige.
Urbanrise, chairman & managing director Manoj Namburu said, “Customer delight is the benchmark we hold ourselves to. By partnering with the best in design and execution, we ensure our customers are proud owners of homes that exceed expectations. Our collaboration with Gauri Khan Designs matches our organisation’s ethos, and I am confident that the discerning customers of Chennai will love this creation.”
Gauri Khan commented, “The design vision for Whispers of Sky focused on refinement and timeless appeal. The campaign captures that through its detailing and visual treatment.”
The campaign is now live across digital and social platforms. In a city racing toward new skylines, Urbanrise isn’t just building homes, it’s crafting addresses where every resident feels like the star of their own story, one elegantly designed corner at a time.
