Mumbai: TimesPro, a Higher EdTech platform and a part of the Times Group, has announced a planned leadership transition that signals the next phase of growth for the company. Anish Srikrishna, who has served as CEO since 2015, will step down after nearly a decade of transformative leadership. Abhishek Arora, an accomplished leader with a strong track record across e-commerce and education, will take over as CEO effective 1st August 2025.
Under Anish’s stewardship, TimesPro achieved market leadership in the Higher EdTech sector, clocking 70% CAGR growth, maintaining sustained profitability, and becoming a trusted name in democratizing access to quality higher education. His tenure also saw TimesPro bridge academia-industry gaps through innovation, digital transformation, and strategic partnerships.
Vineet Jain, Managing Director, Times Group, stated, “Anish’s contribution in building TimesPro from inception to a market leader in H.Ed Tech is appreciable and I wish him the very best in his future endeavours. Abhishek’s blend of commercial acumen and tech-first mindset positions TimesPro for its next and very exciting growth phase. This carefully planned and executed succession plan reflects TimesPro’s governance maturity.”
Reflecting on his journey, Anish Srikrishna remarked, “Leading TimesPro has been a unique honour. With the business robust, profitable, and future-ready, now is the ideal time to pass the baton. Abhishek is the right leader to harness the emerging opportunities for TimesPro and I look forward to seeing the company do even better under his able leadership. I thank Mr. Vineet Jain, MD, stakeholders from the Times Group, our valuable partners and our wonderful teams for their unwavering trust in me and in TimesPro.”
Abhishek Arora, Incoming CEO, added, “I am privileged to build on TimesPro’s extraordinary legacy. TimesPro will accelerate its mission of democratizing education through technology, while deepening industry alliances and learner impact.
