Straive’s Naveen Gattu Honored at the NJBIZ Executive Excellence Awards 2025

NJBIZ has recognized Naveen Gattu, Founder and Chief Operating Officer of Gramener—A Straive Company, as one of the honorees of its inaugural Executive Excellence Awards. The award celebrates over 50 distinguished leaders shaping New Jersey’s business landscape.

The NJBIZ Executive Excellence Awards honor senior executives across industries who have demonstrated remarkable leadership, innovation, and commitment to excellence. The program spotlights individuals who not only drive business results but also elevate their organizations and communities through integrity, vision, and service.

“Amazing leaders don’t just lead their teams, they shape industries, drive change, and elevate their communities,” said AnnMarie Karczmit, NJBIZ Associate Publisher and General Manager, when announcing this year’s program. “The NJBIZ Executive Excellence Awards are our way of shining a spotlight on executives who truly go above and beyond.”

Naveen Gattu’s recognition signifies his leadership in scaling Gramener’s data science and AI-driven storytelling solutions, which have been instrumental in enabling global enterprises to make data-driven decisions with clarity and purpose. As the COO and Co-founder of Gramener, now part of Straive, Naveen has been at the forefront of developing and operationalizing innovative analytics and AI solutions that transform complex business problems into human-centered insights.

Under his leadership, Gramener has built a global reputation for pioneering data storytelling, AI-powered analytics, and low-code data products that empower organizations across sectors,  including banking and finance, retail, pharmaceuticals, and supply chain, to unlock measurable value from data. His focus on operational excellence and scalable delivery models has helped Gramener integrate seamlessly into Straive’s broader vision of Data, Analytics, and AI-led digital transformation.

With over two decades of experience in business operations, analytics, and technology transformation, Naveen has been instrumental in helping enterprises operationalize AI responsibly and efficiently. His approach emphasizes data-driven decision-making frameworks that blend strategic foresight with human empathy, a balance that has become Gramener’s hallmark in delivering impact across industries.