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Industry veteran CP Gurnani Joins upGrad Board for Global Expansion
upGrad, the prominent edtech company, has welcomed CP Gurnani, a seasoned veteran in the Indian IT industry, to its Board of Directors as an independent non-executive director. This strategic move comes as upGrad intensifies efforts to expand its presence both domestically and internationally. Gurnani, impressed by upGrad's substantial revenue growth, emphasized the importance of the company extending its reach to more countries to empower a larger population with essential skills.
"We need to go global, tapping into opportunities in B2B and B2C markets. upGrad has built a good credentials and is on the right springboard to scale up. It has been able to double its revenue, with a committed management and a leadership which is able to deliver 2x growth", said Gurnani who spent 19 years as Tech Mahindra’s CEO and Managing Director.
Gurnani will prioritise the global expansion of the company, leveraging its strong credentials. “It's interesting to observe how upGrad is reversing the pyramid, empowering millions, and addressing the rising demand for upskilling, particularly in times of AI. It is creating a talent pipeline for the world, and I am committed to guiding them on building more smart content and individualized learning trajectories for learners from diverse backgrounds and geographies", he explained.
Gurnani becomes the second non-executive director after the India HQ skilling giant announced the appointment of Chegg’s Dan Rosensweig in March last year. Ronnie Screwvala, Co-founder and Chairperson, upGrad, said that they have laid the business roadmap for coming years and are set to embark on a journey of driving sustainability. “Gurnani's profound leadership and ability to preempt market trends would further enhance our framework and underpin the integrity and efficiency of our business model", said Screwvala.
Established in 2015, upGrad has reached over 7 million learners spanning over 100 countries. With a network of more than 25 offices, upGrad has a presence in numerous cities, including those in India, San Francisco, Washington, D.C., London, Singapore, Dubai, Vietnam, Sydney, and Melbourne. “There is a lot to be done in India. But there’s also a lot to be done globally and I think we can definitely take the lead. It is definitely a privilege to welcome Gurnani on the board", Screwvala said.
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