Bengaluru: Simplilearn, a global digital upskilling platform and a Blackstone portfolio company, has announced the appointment of three senior leaders as it accelerates its global growth strategy. Harish Rawat joins as Senior Vice President – Marketing, Nikhil Sinha as Vice President – Business, and Saurabh Jain as Finance Controller.
The appointments come amid rising demand for digital and AI-led skills across industries, with organisations increasingly prioritising continuous learning and workforce transformation. Simplilearn has been expanding its global footprint, currently serving over 8 million learners across 150+ countries and delivering more than 1,500 live online classes each month.
Commenting on the development, Kashyap Dalal said, “The pace at which the world of work is changing with AI has made continuous learning more important than ever before. As Simplilearn continues to double down on its growth across markets, it’s important for us to strengthen leadership in areas that directly impact our scale, brand, business growth, and financial discipline. I’m excited to welcome all three leaders, Harish, Nikhil and Saurabh. They bring deep expertise in their domains. Their perspectives and leadership will be extremely valuable as we build the next phase of Simplilearn’s growth journey.”
Harish Rawat brings over 18 years of experience in building high-growth consumer brands and scaling digital businesses. He most recently served as SVP Marketing at Gameskraft and has previously held leadership roles at Zoomcar, Lenskart, Jabong, and Nokia India. At Simplilearn, he will lead global marketing initiatives to enhance brand visibility and deepen learner engagement.
Speaking about his new role, Harish Rawat said, “Simplilearn already has strong credibility in the upskilling space, and the opportunity ahead is significant as more professionals look to build future-ready skills. I am excited to work with the team to strengthen the brand globally and build marketing initiatives that help reach the next generation of learners.”
Nikhil Sinha joins with over a decade of experience across high-growth startups, including NoBroker and Toppr, and is the founder of Whomely. In his new role, he will focus on strengthening commercial operations, expanding enterprise partnerships, and driving sustainable revenue growth.
Commenting on his appointment, Nikhil Sinha said, “The demand for professional upskilling is growing rapidly as industries adapt to new technologies. Simplilearn is in its exciting phase of growth, and I am looking forward to working with the team to expand its reach and deliver greater value to learners and enterprise partners.”
Saurabh Jain brings nearly two decades of experience in finance and operations, most recently serving at Kinara Capital. He has also held leadership roles at Udaan, Flipkart, Paytm, and Gadgets360. At Simplilearn, he will oversee financial planning, governance, and systems to support long-term growth.
Sharing his perspective, Saurabh Jain said, “I am a strong believer in the concept that learning should never stop. Education is an industry that always leaves a positive impact on our society. Simplilearn’s global learner base and strong product portfolio will bring new learnings and experiences. I look forward to strengthening the financial processes and discipline that support long-term, sustainable growth.”
