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  • Suheil Mohan joins Flipkart as senior manager for brand marketing

    Suheil Mohan joins Flipkart as senior manager for brand marketing

    MUMBAI: Suheil Mohan has taken charge as senior manager 2, brand marketing at Flipkart, marking another high-profile move in India’s fast-evolving digital marketing space. Based in Bengaluru, Mohan joined the Walmart-owned e-commerce major in May 2025.

    Mohan brings with him over a decade of experience across top-tier startups and agencies. Prior to this, he led brand and growth marketing at agritech disruptor Ninjacart, where he spearheaded the platform’s rebranding and digital storytelling campaigns. His earlier stints include brand roles at Byju’s, Mobile Premier League (MPL), and Junglee Games, where he played a key part in executing big-budget campaigns tied to Hindi cinema and gaming IPs.

    A former strategy and branded content manager at GroupM, Mohan also worked with Airtel as a digital consultant during a pivotal phase of its 4G growth drive. Starting his career as an engineer, he later pivoted to marketing after completing his management studies.

    At Flipkart, Mohan is expected to bolster the company’s brand storytelling and campaign strategy as it prepares for festive season blitzes and deeper consumer engagement in tier 2 and tier 3 India.

    His appointment signals Flipkart’s ongoing investment in top marketing talent to stay ahead in the fiercely competitive e-commerce space.

  • Kapture CX appoints Nibha Kothari as VP strategy in the Founder’s Office

    Kapture CX appoints Nibha Kothari as VP strategy in the Founder’s Office

    Mumbai: Kapture CX, the SaaS-based customer experience platform, has appointed Nibha Kothari as VP Strategy in the Founder’s Office, Bangalore.

    Kothari brings experience over 12 years in leading strategic programs across multiple global organisations including Reliance, Viacom18, WNS, and BYJU’S. Most recently, she led the Strategic Projects & Transformation team at BYJU’S. She is also an alumna of IIT Delhi and IIM Bangalore.

    Commenting on her appointment, Kapture CX CEO & co-founder Sheshgiri Kamath said, “Vikas and I are delighted to have Nibha onboard. Her vast experience in strategy and new initiatives will play a critical role as we expand globally into new geographies and verticals. Having worked in leading companies we look forward to leveraging her insights and accelerating our growth further. We welcome her onboard the rocketship which is Kapture and look forward to working with her on this exciting phase of growth.”

    Before joining the  Kapture CX, Kothari led multiple initiatives at Viacom18 to drive data based decision making and transform procurement processes. During her career, she has also served as the Chief of Staff to the COO at WNS Global Services. Beyond her professional life, she has a passion for giving back to the community. During her stint in the USA, she redesigned a science program in Title 1 public schools to increase underprivileged community participation. She has also taken multiple engagements to aid special needs children in education, art, and life skills.

    Commenting on the same, Kothari said  “I am thrilled to join the exceptional team at Kapture CX. The unwavering commitment of the founders, Shesh and Vikas, on building Kapture with rapid yet highly sustainable growth is truly inspiring. As Kapture continues its evolution into a global organization, I look forward to contributing to the ongoing success and further enhancing scalable processes.”

  • Byju’s to dismiss 4,000 employees post CEO switch

    Byju’s to dismiss 4,000 employees post CEO switch

    Mumbai: One of India’s largest ed-tech startups, Byju’s, plans to give pink slips to about 4,000 employees, suggest media reports. This decision comes in light of the appointment of Arjun Mohan as the company’s new CEO for India.

    As per this round of layoffs, senior executives will be under the radar; the firm is looking at cutting high expenses related to senior management.

    Media reports bring out that there is a concern at Byju’s with regard to the cash flow, and this step will help resolve the same by the end of October.

    Byju’s also plans to reduce the overlays between its online and offline staff and its staff in its regional sales offices. Instead of 19 regional offices, the company will now have offices only at four or five locations.

    Mohan was roped in as the new India chief on 20 September. He is a former upGrad executive who had previously worked at Byju’s, and will be responsible for over 75 per cent of the company’s revenues. Though he joined Byju’s a month ago, he has been working with them in an informal capacity for a while.

    Byju’s parent company Think & Learn Pvt. Ltd, excluding the subsidiaries, had over 19,000 employees, including contract staff, at the end of August. Post layoffs, this is expected to be reduced to 15,000.

  • Prathyusha Agarwal calls it a day at Byju’s

    Prathyusha Agarwal calls it a day at Byju’s

    Mumbai: As per media reports, Prathyusha Agarwal has quit as Byju’s chief business officer. She, along with two other senior executives, have put in their papers at the edtech company.

    Agarwal joined Byju’s as chief business officer in March 2022 – her role was to lead its Early Learn Business Vertical.

    Before coming to Byju’s, she was at ZEE, where she was chief consumer and data officer and was responsible for leading business transformation initiatives across TV and OTT verticals.

    In July, news was in that Rajnish Kumar and TV Mohandas Pai will be joining Byju’s newly established Advisory Council. Word was also around that UpGrad CEO Arjun Mohan has been roped in to handle the international business.

  • Weekend Unwind’ with: BYJU’S senior director of Film Crew Bhupinder Pal Singh Raina

    Weekend Unwind’ with: BYJU’S senior director of Film Crew Bhupinder Pal Singh Raina

    Mumbai: With another weekend upon us, it is time to unwind with the latest Q&A edition of Indiantelevision.com’s Weekend Unwind — a series of informal chats that peek into the minds of corporate executives through a fun lens in an attempt to get to know the person behind the title a little better.

    In this week’s session, we have BYJU’s senior director of film crew, Bhupinder Pal Singh Raina, opening up the windows to his thoughts.

    Bangalore-based filmmaker, actor, and tutor Bhupinder leads the direction pod at BYJU’S and is involved in setting production processes and quality benchmarks when a new product is conceived. He also tutors teachers, actors, and directors in the art of using film as a medium to better educate.

    Having graduated from an Australian university-affiliated film school in 2010, Bhupinder took up an acting course with The Actor’s Truth in Mumbai in 2018. He has been a part of a variety of audio-visuals, ranging from corporate to educational films to feature films like 777 Charlie, Sarvasva, and commercials with multiple brands. 

    So without further ado, here it goes…

    • Your mantra for life

    Don’t count the days. Make the day count.

    •     A book you are currently reading / plan to read

    I am currently reading “Ride of a Lifetime,” a memoir by the ex-CEO of Disney, Bob Iger. I highly recommend it to anybody who’s in the creative business field.

    •     Your fitness mantra, especially during the pandemic

    Theatre training and playing cricket twice a week kept me active and occupied throughout the pandemic.

    •     Your comfort food

    I enjoy a variety of foods. I just feel blessed to find edible food when I need it.

    •     When the chips are down a quote/ philosophy that keeps you going

    I firmly believe in the famous Hindi saying, “neki kar, dariya mein daal,” which loosely translates to doing everything with a good heart and expecting nothing in return.

    •     Your guilty pleasure

    I’ve had a sweet tooth since forever, so much so that I am genuinely worried about my health now.

    •     When was the last time you tried something new?

    I have recently learnt to swim, well, float to be honest, from a teammate at BYJU’S.

    •     A life lesson you learnt the hard way

    Being nice is cool, being naive isn’t.

    •     What gets you excited about life?

    The prospect of new experiences gets me excited. Like learning something new, meeting new people, hearing a good story and many more such things.

    •     What’s on top of your bucket list?

    I am a simple-minded man who likes to live in the moment, so I haven’t really set any goals for the future. 

    •     If you could give one piece of advice to your younger self, what would it be?

    I wish I had learnt how finance and investment work early in my life, so I’d not have to worry about survival. I am convinced that one can truly start living only when your key motivation is not money.

    •     One thing you would most like to change about the world

    Aahh… There are way too many things. I am glad I am able to contribute to one of those actively through my work at BYJU’S, by enabling better education for the next generation.

    •     An activity that keeps you motivated / charged during tough times

    I wouldn’t know how to define “tough times.” I guess I’ll just give my best without really worrying about the circumstances or consequences. That has really helped keep things calm inside.

    •     What lifts your spirits when life gets you down?

    Kindness Somehow, spotting even the smallest acts of kindness around me has always managed to refill my cup of positivity.

    •     Your go-to stress buster

    My cricket sessions and an engaging movie or series do the job.

  • Byju’s ropes in Mrinall Dey as VP –Corporate Communications

    Byju’s ropes in Mrinall Dey as VP –Corporate Communications

    MUMBAI: Edtech major, Byju’s has onboarded Mrinall Dey as vice president-Corporate Communications. He announced the development on his LinkedIn page through a post.

    Dey will be responsible for developing a comprehensive corporate communications plan that will reinforce the company’s aims, aspirations, business objectives, and influence. He will report to Paroma Roy Chowdhury, chief communications officer in this newly created position, and work closely with Chowdhury in building the company’s media strategy and crisis communications. He will also serve as a strategic advisor to BYJU’S founders.

    Earlier, Dey served a stint at Weber Shandwick as senior vice president & head-media strategy.

    Previously, he held the position of AVP – Public Affairs & Communications at American Express Banking Corp, where he served a stint of over eight years. He has also been associated with companies such as Pepsico India and Bharti Airtel in the corporate communications space.

    An alumnus of IIM- Lucknow, Dey is a seasoned professional with over two decades of experience in driving internal and external marketing and corporate communications within a fast-paced environment. He has expertise in designing communications strategies, content management, and execution of public relations & CSR programmes.

  • Byju’s onboards Jiten Mahendra as VP & head marketing

    Byju’s onboards Jiten Mahendra as VP & head marketing

    MUMBAI: Edtech major Byju’s has onboarded Jiten Mahendra as the new vice president & head marketing. Before joining the edtech company, Mahendra was with retail and hospitality conglomerate, Landmark Group for over 12 years, where he drove the sales for “MAX” Fashion as senior vice president marketing,  he shared the news of his appointment on LinkedIn.

    Earlier, sharing the development of his moving on from The Landmark Group, Mahendra said, “My 12 year long innings with #landmarkgroup group and #maxfashion comes to an end.”

    “I can sum up this whole journey in two words “Passion” and “Perseverance” can make anything happen,” he further wrote, concluding with, “End of your journey is the beginning of the new one”.

    Previously, Mahendra has been associated with brands such as Mahindra & Mahindra, Kansai Nerolac Paints, Zydus Cadila and Unilever, among others.

  • Byju’s onboards Vedhanarayanan Ganeshkumar as VP – technology

    Byju’s onboards Vedhanarayanan Ganeshkumar as VP – technology

    Mumbai: In a bid to further strengthen its technology vertical, edtech major Byju’s announced on Monday the onboarding of Vedhanarayanan Ganeshkumar as vice president, technology. The company has been investing in the powerful synergy of technology and innovation by scaling its tech team, it said.

    “This new appointment is part of Byju’s concerted strategy to further enhance its world-class learning products, and accelerate innovative and impactful learning experiences for students globally,” said the edtech in a statement.

    In his most recent stint over 15 years, Vedhanarayanan held multiple senior engineering leadership roles at Amazon Global Technology organization supporting last-mile delivery, supply chain, and customer shipment tracking experience, among others and also played a key role in the growth of Amazon Global Development Center in India.

    In his new role, Vedhanarayanan will be responsible for accelerating critical technologies to further scale Byju’s tech and innovation prowess to define the future of learning. He will also build and lead a talented team of engineers, software development managers, product managers, program managers, and more.  

    “We are delighted to have Vedhanarayanan on board. His strong expertise in tech innovation will further strengthen Byju’s commitment to creating value in students’ lives and providing them with high-quality learning opportunities,” Byju’s president of technology Anil Goel said. “We look forward to working together and supporting him in achieving his goals.”

    With a career spanning over two decades, Vedharnarayanan brings a track record of ideating and delivering impactful technological innovations across companies like Amazon and Oracle.

    “Technology is a powerful instrument that has the potential to transform and reinvent how education is delivered. I am excited to join the highly motivated and talented tech team that forms the foundation of Byju’s,” commented Vedhanarayanan Ganeshkumar. “The company is already delivering cutting-edge technologies and is constantly innovating the educational ecosystem. I look forward to playing a key role in the development of next-generation education technology that makes quality education accessible, equitable, and contextual for every student.”

  • Byju’s becomes official sponsor of Fifa World Cup Qatar 2022

    Byju’s becomes official sponsor of Fifa World Cup Qatar 2022

    Mumbai: In a significant move, ed-tech major Byju’s has become the official sponsor of the Fifa World Cup Qatar 2022. Through this partnership, the company will leverage its rights to the league’s marks, emblem, assets, and run promotions to connect with passionate football fans around the world. It will also create engaging and creative content with educational messages as part of a multifaceted activation plan.

    “Fifa is dedicated to harnessing the power of football towards the goal of enacting positive societal change. We’re delighted to be partnered with a company like Byju’s, which is also engaging communities and empowering young people wherever they may be in the world,” said Fifa’s chief commercial officer Kay Madati. “We look forward to supporting the promotion of Byju’s educational learning opportunities, as well as having them join the global drumbeat of excitement for the Fifa World Cup 2022 through its association with this groundbreaking tournament.”

    “We are excited to be sponsoring the Fifa World Cup Qatar 2022, the biggest single-sport event in the world,” stated Byju’s founder and CEO Byju Raveendran. “It is a matter of pride for us to represent India on such a prestigious global stage and champion the integration of education and sport. Sport is a big part of life and brings together people across the world. Just as football  inspires billions, we at Byju’s hope to inspire the love of learning in every child’s life through this partnership.”

    The Fifa World Cup Qatar 2022 will take place between 21 November and 18 December.

  • Byju’s names Prathyusha Agarwal as India CBO – Early Learn

    Byju’s names Prathyusha Agarwal as India CBO – Early Learn

    Mumbai: Ed-tech major Byju’s has announced the appointment of Prathyusha Agarwal as chief business officer to lead the Early Learn Business vertical.

    In this role, Agarwal will focus on charting the Early Learn portfolio strategy, define, design and deliver the holistic learning consumer offering and drive top-line growth for the business vertical. Early Learn aims to offer personalised and interactive learning programs across digital, physical and live classes for kids aged between four–eight years.  

    On the leadership appointment, Byju’s chief operating officer Mrinal Mohit said, “We are delighted to have Prathyusha onboard with us to lead the Early Learn Business at Byju’s. She has worked with notable brands for over 20 years and holds a wide experience across businesses and sectors. We look forward to working with her to strengthen our business further as well as support her to achieve her vision for Byju’s.”

    Byju’s aims to grow the early learn category to become the market leader in coming years, stated the ed-tech major. Through partnerships and acquisitions such as Osmo, Epic, and WhiteHat Jr, among others, the brand’s early learn category offerings have expanded to include ‘phygital’ learning – a seamless blend of online and offline, collaborative learning, digital reading, gamified approaches to lessons, etc to further accelerate and transform learning for young learners.

    Agarwal’s appointment comes at a time when the firm is gearing up to take these multiple offerings as a holistic learning proposition for Early Learners in the fast-growing Indian market.
    Sharing her thoughts, Prathyusha Agarwal said, “Early Learning is the most formative experience with potential to shape us into learners for life equipped to take on the ever-transforming world. I am super excited to be joining Byju’s and working with the team who are passionate about creating an equal learning ecosystem in the country. Within a short period, Byju’s has revolutionised the education landscape in India and I look forward to furthering the vision of putting early learners at the core of this journey.”

    Before joining Byju’s, Agarwal was the chief consumer and data officer at Zee, where she led the business transformation initiatives and the brand growth mandate across TV and OTT verticals. In her 21+ year career, she has launched Tata’s e-commerce venture TataCLiQ as the head of marketing, worked with HDFC Life as the VP, marketing and analytics and led brand strategy for the Star TV network. She was also the founder director of ‘All OK Tech Support’, worked with Market Gate Consulting and honed marketing skills at HUL in different sales and marketing roles. She is a post-graduate from IIM Ahmedabad, with her graduation in electrical engineering from IIT Madras.