Kirti Gavri is an accomplished Corporate Development and Strategy executive with over 16 years of global experience leading transformative M&A initiatives across the US, Europe, and India. As SVP, Head of Corporate Development at Thrive, she drives the company’s inorganic growth strategy, overseeing deal sourcing, evaluation, execution, and integration to accelerate strategic expansion.

Throughout her career, Kirti has established and led high-performing corporate development functions, shaped long-term M&A strategies, and completed 20+ transactions across technology services and software. Her work has spanned acquisitions, carve-outs, joint ventures, and complex IP partnerships, representing billions in enterprise value. She is known for her analytical rigor, cross-functional leadership, and ability to collaborate closely with CEOs, executive teams, and boards to unlock value through strategic transactions.

Prior to Thrive, Kirti held senior roles at Milestone Technologies, Wizeline, and HCL Technologies, where she played a pivotal role in driving inorganic growth—contributing to ~75% of HCL’s total investments between 2015 and 2021. She also built deep partnerships across the tech ecosystem, including major cloud providers, and has been recognized with multiple awards for performance, leadership, and impact.

With a reputation for communication, collaboration, and curiosity, Kirti brings a strong global network of investment banks, sponsors, and advisors, and is widely regarded as a strategic operator who can translate corporate vision into measurable results.