New Delhi: The Government of India has appointed Additional Secretary in the Department of Commerce, Ajay Bhadoo, as the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Government e Marketplace (GeM) with effect from 3 March 2025. He will take on this role in addition to his existing responsibilities in the Department of Commerce.
His appointment as CEO of GeM, India’s largest e-marketplace for government procurement, comes at a crucial time as the platform transitions to a next-generation digital marketplace powered by Tata Consultancy Services (TCS). GeM has recorded a Gross Merchandise Value (GMV) of ₹4.58 lakh crore, reflecting a 28.65% year-on-year growth.
An Indian Administrative Service (IAS) officer of the 1999 batch from the Gujarat cadre, Bhadoo has more than two decades of experience in policy formulation and implementation across sectors, including urban infrastructure development.
In August 2024, he was appointed as Additional Secretary in the Department of Commerce. Previously, he served as Deputy Election Commissioner at the Election Commission of India. His career also includes a tenure as Joint Secretary to former President of India Ram Nath Kovind and leadership roles such as CEO of the Gujarat Maritime Board and Commissioner of Rajkot and Vadodara Municipal Corporations. He holds a degree in civil engineering and a master’s in business law from the National Law School of India University, Bengaluru.
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