Research
Practice Director
Ishaan Gambhir is a Practice Director at Everest Group, specializing in locations and cost research, where he advises global organizations on optimizing their location portfolios to drive operational efficiency and strategic growth. He helps clients navigate complex location decisions, assess cost structures, and implement portfolio strategies that align with business objectives.
Prior to Everest Group, he held key roles at Gartner, where he led high-impact projects for Fortune 500 companies, delivered actionable insights on third-party logistics and procurement, and spearheaded innovation in research delivery. He played a pivotal role in shaping global supply chain research and guiding over 2,500 Chief Supply Chain Officers (CSCOs) in areas such as customer experience differentiation, digital transformation, and third-party logistics innovation.
He holds a master’s degree in business administration from the Indian Institute of Management (IIM) Lucknow, with international exposure in Paris, and a bachelor’s degree in commerce from the University of Delhi.