The CEO of Government e Marketplace (GeM) is Ajay Bhadoo.

With effect from March 3, 2025, the Indian government has appointed Ajay Bhadoo, who is currently the Additional Secretary in the Department of Commerce, as the CEO of the Government e Marketplace (GeM).With effect from March 3, 2025, Ajay Bhadoo, Additional Secretary in the Department of Commerce, has been named CEO of the Government e Marketplace (GeM) by the Government of India. In addition to his current duties, he will take on this responsibility. His hiring coincides with GeM's transformation into a cutting-edge online marketplace driven by Tata Consultancy Services (TCS). Bhadoo, a Gujarat cadre IAS officer from the 1999 batch, has a long history in policy execution, urban infrastructure development, and governance.Important Points: Appointment and Duties GeM's CEO, Ajay Bhadoo, was appointed on March 3, 2025. remains in the Department of Commerce as an Additional Secretary.Professional Background: IAS officer from Gujarat cadre, 1999 batch. more than 20 years of experience creating and implementing policies. worked for the Election Commission of India as a Deputy Election Commissioner. Former President Ram Nath Kovind's joint secretary. Commissioner of the Rajkot and Vadodara Municipal Corporations and CEO of the Gujarat Maritime Board. Qualifications for Education Civil engineering degree. Bengaluru's National Law School of India University offers a master's degree in business law.

Growth and Impact of the GeM Platform The biggest online marketplace for government procurement in India. GMV of Rs 4.58 lakh crore, representing a 28.65% year-over-year increase. Rs 35,950 crore worth of orders have been completed by startups. Eight percent of sellers are female entrepreneurs. 1,77,786 women MSEs who were certified by Udyam had fulfilled orders totaling Rs 46,615 crore. GeM's Strategic Transition collaborating with TCS to transition to a next-generation digital marketplace. intends to improve accessibility for government purchasers, small enterprises, and startups.