National: Hero Vired, a learntech platform by the Hero Group, has appointed Prakhar Kasar as its Chief Executive Officer today. With over 16 years of experience, Prakhar excels in driving business growth in sales, marketing, and revenue.
With vast experience in FMCG and E-commerce, Prakhar has a successful background at Pepsico and MakeMyTrip. His arrival is timely as Hero Vired aims to enhance its presence in the online education sector.
Commenting on Prakhar’s appointment, Akshay Munjal, Founder – Hero Vired, stated: “In today’s rapidly evolving job market, innovative and effective upskilling solutions are the need of the hour. Prakhar’s vision aligns perfectly with our mission to bridge the gap between traditional degrees and real-world employability. His proven ability to scale businesses and build high-performing teams makes him the ideal leader to take Hero Vired to new heights.”
Outlining his strategy, Prakhar Kasar, CEO – Hero Vired, emphasized a two-pronged approach: “In the immediate future, we’ll focus on enhancing B2C offerings, particularly our live learning experiences that cater to a premium audience. This builds on Hero Vired’s existing strengths while setting the stage for broader expansion. Looking ahead, we see significant opportunities in the B2B and B2I markets, as well as potential to reach new consumer segments.”
Highlighting the core mission, Prakhar added, “At its heart, Hero Vired is about democratizing education. We remain committed to providing quality learning opportunities that are accessible and relevant to the Indian context. In a world increasingly shaped by AI and facing a challenging job market, our role in upskilling and reskilling professionals is more crucial now than ever.”
Prakhar aims to utilize Hero Vired’s teaching strengths and tech innovations to boost the Company’s growth, drawing on his expertise in scaling businesses from inception to maturity.
Prakhar’s appointment highlights Hero Vired’s dedication to providing cutting-edge learning solutions for students and professionals in a competitive industry shaped by AI and other innovations, aiming to strengthen its position as an edtech leader.
