Unacademy CEO Gaurav Munjal Steps Down; Akhilendra Kumar Takes Over
Gaurav Munjal has stepped down as Unacademy CEO, with Akhilendra Kumar taking charge two months after upGrad completed its acquisition of the edtech firm.
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giftdetect· the right gift in minutesGaurav Munjal has stepped down as chief executive of Unacademy, and Akhilendra Kumar will take charge of the company. Munjal will not leave entirely: he stays involved in day-to-day operations as executive chairman.
The change comes two months after upGrad completed its acquisition of Unacademy. Handing the top job to a new leader soon after the deal closed marks the first major leadership shift under the new ownership.
What it means
For Unacademy's learners, educators and staff, the move signals the start of a new phase under upGrad. Keeping Munjal on as executive chairman suggests continuity: the person who led the company through its growth years remains close to its operations while Kumar steps into the chief executive role.
The announcement does not change the fact that Unacademy is now part of upGrad, one of India's better-known edtech players. How the two businesses will work together, and what Kumar's priorities will be, were not detailed in the announcement.
Further information on the transition and on Kumar's plans for the platform is expected to emerge as the new leadership settles in.
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