Mumbai: Global education platform Emeritus (part of Eruditus) has appointed Sachin Mohan as Head of University Partnerships – India, effective July 2026, as it strengthens its leadership team and expands collaborations with higher education institutions to meet rising demand for professional and executive education.
The appointment underscores Emeritus’ long-term commitment to India, one of its most strategic markets, as the company looks to deepen institutional partnerships and accelerate its next phase of growth.
Mohan brings over 15 years of experience across strategic partnerships, business development, P&L leadership and enterprise sales in the technology, higher education and digital sectors across India, Southeast Asia, Australia, the UK and the US.
Prior to joining Emeritus, he was with Great Learning, where he led global university partnerships with leading institutions across executive education, certificate and university-led degree programmes. He also played a key role in scaling multiple business verticals, including the study abroad business in India. Earlier, he held leadership roles at Capillary Technologies and Genpact Headstrong Capital Markets.
In his new role, Mohan will lead Emeritus’ university partnership strategy in India, working closely with premier academic institutions to develop and scale executive education programmes that combine academic excellence with industry relevance.
The appointment comes at a time when demand for career-focused and executive education continues to grow in India. According to Emeritus Market Insights, AI, technology and leadership programmes accounted for 70% of all new learner enrolments on the Emeritus platform in India during FY26, highlighting professionals’ increasing focus on structured, outcome-driven learning.
Commenting on the appointment, Avnish Singhal, President – India, APAC & Middle East, Emeritus, said,“India is one of our fastest-growing markets – and more importantly, one where we believe the opportunity is still in its early stages. That is precisely what excites us. Professionals today are not upskilling reactively; instead, they are investing in learning as a thought-through strategy, across every stage of their careers. Universities are responding to that shift too – moving beyond their traditional student base to meet professionals where they are. The opportunity to connect these two ambitions – institutional reach and professional demand – is significant, and Sachin brings exactly the experience and leadership we need to build for the long term. As we continue investing in India, strengthening our university partnerships is a strategic priority.”
Sharing his views on the new role, Sachin Mohan said, “I’ve spent much of my career building partnerships between universities, learners and industry, and I believe India is entering a defining period for higher education. Institutions are looking for new ways to extend their reach while maintaining academic quality, and professionals increasingly expect learning that keeps pace with changing careers. Emeritus has built a strong reputation globally by bringing these two worlds together, and I’m excited to work with our university partners to help shape the next phase of growth in India.”
An alumnus of IIM Lucknow, IIIT Bangalore and NSIT Delhi, Mohan will be based in Gurugram and will lead Emeritus’ university partnership initiatives across India.
