Byju’s – Owned Aakash Institute has recently announced the appointment of Deepak Mehrotra as its new Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer. Before Joining Aakash, Deepak served as the Managing Director of Ashirvad Pipes and held various leadership roles at prominent oraganisations such as Pearson India, Bharti Airtel, Coca- Cola, and Asian Paints.

Byju Raveendran, Founder and Chairman of BYJU’S, extended a warm welcome to Deepak, stating, “As we embark on the next phase of growth, we are pleased to welcome Deepak to lead AESL. In his role as CEO, he will be responsible for delivering on our aggressive growth plan and to building on the significant momentum the company is currently experiencing. His business acumen and stellar record as the Managing Director for Pearson India will be pivotal in leading Aakash BYJU’S into its next phase of growth and impact.”

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Expressing his excitement about his appointment, Deepak Mehrotra emphasized the importance of leveraging technology and modern teaching methodologies to enhance the learning experience for students across the country. “I am honoured to join AESL, a pioneer in the education sector, and look forward to working closely with the talented team to deliver quality education and empower students to achieve their full potential,” said Mehrotra.”

With over thirty-five years of experience in executive roles, Deepak’s appointment is expected to strengthen Aakash strategic vision and leadership.