Edtech firm upGrad announced the appointment of Deepesh Dhakad as chief product and technology officer (CPTO), effective October.
Dhakad will oversee the firm's end-to-end product, design and technology ecosystem across its learner and enterprise verticals, with a focus on innovation, scalability and global user experience, the company said in a release today.
He brings close to two decades of experience across marquee consumer tech brands including Amazon, Flipkart, Unacademy and most recently Games24x7. He has built and scaled digital ecosystems serving millions of users globally, led large cross-functional teams across product, design, engineering and analytics, and driven measurable growth through data-led experimentation and AI-powered product innovation.
“upGrad stands at a pivotal moment where technology is not just an enabler but the engine powering our next phase of growth. As learning becomes increasingly borderless and outcome-driven, our focus will be on designing intelligent, AI-native systems that personalise learner journeys and deliver measurable results for both individuals and enterprises," said Dhakad.
His expertise spans growth strategy, building high-velocity platforms, architecting scalable consumer experiences and platform design to deliver both engagement and profitability at scale.
“As we expand deeper into global markets, product and technology remain the backbone of how we deliver scale, consistency, and measurable outcomes for learners and enterprises alike. Deepesh’s strong experience in building high-growth, tech-led ecosystems comes at the perfect time as we sharpen our focus on innovation," said Amit Mehta, CHRO, upGrad.
"His leadership will further strengthen our ability to deliver outcome-driven learning at scale, accelerating our global strategy for the next phase of workforce skilling," Mehta added.
Dhakad will oversee the firm's end-to-end product, design and technology ecosystem across its learner and enterprise verticals, with a focus on innovation, scalability and global user experience, the company said in a release today.
He brings close to two decades of experience across marquee consumer tech brands including Amazon, Flipkart, Unacademy and most recently Games24x7. He has built and scaled digital ecosystems serving millions of users globally, led large cross-functional teams across product, design, engineering and analytics, and driven measurable growth through data-led experimentation and AI-powered product innovation.
“upGrad stands at a pivotal moment where technology is not just an enabler but the engine powering our next phase of growth. As learning becomes increasingly borderless and outcome-driven, our focus will be on designing intelligent, AI-native systems that personalise learner journeys and deliver measurable results for both individuals and enterprises," said Dhakad.
His expertise spans growth strategy, building high-velocity platforms, architecting scalable consumer experiences and platform design to deliver both engagement and profitability at scale.
“As we expand deeper into global markets, product and technology remain the backbone of how we deliver scale, consistency, and measurable outcomes for learners and enterprises alike. Deepesh’s strong experience in building high-growth, tech-led ecosystems comes at the perfect time as we sharpen our focus on innovation," said Amit Mehta, CHRO, upGrad.
"His leadership will further strengthen our ability to deliver outcome-driven learning at scale, accelerating our global strategy for the next phase of workforce skilling," Mehta added.
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