• Media
    • Exclusive
    • Buzz
    • Movers & Shakers
    • Events
    • International
  • FOCUS 2021
  • Television
  • Advertising
    • PR
    • Mobile/Digital
      • Marketing
  • Radio
  • OTT
  • Print
  • Cable & DTH
  • Brand Stories
  • Leaderspeak
  • STRAIGHT TALK
  • My Column
Monday, March 8, 2021
MediaNews4U
  • Media
    • Exclusive
    • Buzz
    • Movers & Shakers
    • Events
    • International
  • FOCUS 2021
  • Television
  • Advertising
    • PR
    • Mobile/Digital
      • Marketing
        • Market Analysis
  • Radio
  • OTT
  • Print
  • Cable & DTH
  • Brand Stories
  • Leaderspeak
  • STRAIGHT TALK
  • My Column
No Result
View All Result
MediaNews4U
  • Media
    • Exclusive
    • Buzz
    • Movers & Shakers
    • Events
    • International
  • FOCUS 2021
  • Television
  • Advertising
    • PR
    • Mobile/Digital
      • Marketing
        • Market Analysis
  • Radio
  • OTT
  • Print
  • Cable & DTH
  • Brand Stories
  • Leaderspeak
  • STRAIGHT TALK
  • My Column
No Result
View All Result
MediaNews4U.com
No Result
View All Result
Home Featured

upGrad creates UK Board with four prominent figures in global education

by Editorial
February 4, 2021
in Featured, Movers & Shakers
2 min read
upGrad signs high-value deal with Star India to reach out to IPL viewers and accelerate the need for online higher education 
Share Share ShareShare

Mumbai: upGrad, India’s largest higher edtech company announced the appointment of a four-member independent board to build their UK-based operations and accelerate expansion. The board comprises distinguished leaders such as Professor Sir Deian Hopkin, Julie Mercer, Dr. Kishore Sengupta, and Ashwin Assomull.

Sir Deian is currently Principal Advisor at Wells Advisory and Associate Partner Anderson Quigley. Sir Deian was previously Vice-Chancellor and Chief Executive at London South Bank University (2001-2009) and Expert Adviser, First Minister of Wales (2012-2020). Also on the board is Julie Mercer, who was Global Industry lead for Deloitte’s Education Practice over her 20 years there and is currently a partner at Cairneagle Associates. Another seasoned professional on the board is Dr. Kishore Sengupta, who has been associated with INSEAD and Naval Postgraduate School, California in the past and is now Reader in Operations at Judge Business School, University of Cambridge.  Rounding up this quad of illustrious leaders is Ashwin Assomull who is currently a partner at LEK Consulting, and a former Partner and Member of the Emerging Market’s Leadership Team at the Parthenon Group.

Phalgun Kompalli
Phalgun Kompalli

Phalgun Kompalli, Co-founder, upGrad commented, “We are excited to work with our board to help us achieve our global aspirations.The appointment of this board signals our commitment to moving aggressively ahead with our international expansion strategy.”

The edtech company aims to build a strong UK-based business operation to help expand in the region and undertake development plans in the global markets. The board comes with vast experience and myriad skillsets, well-equipped to attract, and build meaningful partnerships, understand the market and its ever-evolving requirements, and build credibility for the brand.

“One clear consequence of the restrictions imposed by the pandemic has been to widen the search for new ways of delivering high quality higher education. upGrad is a highly successful innovator in the delivery of online learning. Building on its excellent track record of achievement, working in partnership with key universities and major technology enterprises, it is now poised to expand its provision globally and help to transform the future workplace,” said Sir Hopkin.

Julie Mercer added, “I am excited to be working with upGrad to support their plan to bring their offer to the UK.  There has never been a better time to bring a digital-first, student-centered approach to higher education and upskilling and reskilling as we work to rebuild and reshape our economy. Working with university partners and experienced career coaches with a focus on employment outcomes, I believe that upGrad will play an important role in supporting students learn online in partnership with some of the best universities in the world.”

Appointment of the illustrious board members comes within a month of the onboarding of Zubin Gandevia as CEO, Asia-Pacific. In 2020, upGrad had also announced an appointment of SaranjitSangar taking over as the CEO, UK & EMEA. By strengthening its leadership team, upGrad is all set to expand its penetration into the international markets.

Tags: Ashwin AssomullDeian HopkinDr. Kishore SenguptaJulie MercerPhalgun Kompalli upGradupGrad

Related Posts

Taproot Dentsu’s latest campaign for Honda says Women are driving more than just cars
Brand Stories

Taproot Dentsu’s latest campaign for Honda says Women are driving more than just cars

by Editorial
March 8, 2021
0

Honda Cars India has released a powerful video across all its social media channels, saluting women who are driving many...

Read more
Lowe Lintas’ campaign for Fastrack Reflex 3.0 shows how workouts can #StartAnywhere
Brand Stories

Lowe Lintas’ campaign for Fastrack Reflex 3.0 shows how workouts can #StartAnywhere

by Editorial
March 8, 2021
0

Fastrack has launched its latest smart band offering, Reflex 3.0, armed with 10+ sport modes and a dual-tone band through...

Read more
Women at ZEEL: Nimisha Pandey, Archana Anand, Shyamala Venkatachalam and Shailja Kejriwal

Women at ZEEL: Nimisha Pandey, Archana Anand, Shyamala Venkatachalam and Shailja Kejriwal

March 8, 2021
R. Bangla to go LIVE from tomorrow, 7th March 2021at 8 am

R. Bangla goes LIVE today, 7th March 2021 at 8 am

March 7, 2021
We use a mix of art and science to find and create hits: Devashish Sharma, Country Head, Wattpad India

We use a mix of art and science to find and create hits: Devashish Sharma, Country Head, Wattpad India

March 6, 2021
From breaking stereotypes campaigns to Social media Initiatives: Brands Celebrate Women’s Day in a grand manner

From breaking stereotypes campaigns to Social media Initiatives: Brands Celebrate Women’s Day in a grand manner

March 8, 2021
We have 25% of our ad spends on digital platforms and 38% on print: Eshwar N, Casagrand

We have 25% of our ad spends on digital platforms and 38% on print: Eshwar N, Casagrand

March 6, 2021
I am proud of the ‘all woman team’ we have built & the work we do together: Richa Singh, Natural Diamond Council

I am proud of the ‘all woman team’ we have built & the work we do together: Richa Singh, Natural Diamond Council

March 5, 2021

Subscribe to Newsletters

Trending

MG George, Muthoot Group Chairman
Featured

MG George, Muthoot Group Chairman passes away

by Editorial
March 6, 2021
0

The chairman of Muthoot Group, MG George Muthoot, passed away on Friday at 72 in New Delhi. George was the...

Zee Keralam all set to air Onam special programs and blockbuster movies this weekend

Zee Keralam announces digital auditions for SaReGaMaPa Keralam Li’l Champs

February 26, 2021
Carat India appoints Ashish Singh as Vice President - Planning

Carat India appoints Ashish Singh as Vice President – Planning

March 8, 2021
Brands Celebrating International Women’s Day through innovative campaigns

How brands are acknowledging International Day of Women?

March 8, 2021
R. Bangla to go LIVE from tomorrow, 7th March 2021at 8 am

R. Bangla goes LIVE today, 7th March 2021 at 8 am

March 7, 2021

Contact Us :

UPLIFT MEDIANEWS4U DIGITAL PVT LTD

No. 82, Aram Nagar 2, JP Road

Versova, Andheri West

Mumbai – 400061

Umanath.V
+91-99400-17868
umanath@medianews4u.com

© 2019 medianews4u.com

No Result
View All Result
  • Media
    • Exclusive
    • Buzz
    • Movers & Shakers
    • Events
    • International
  • FOCUS 2021
  • Television
  • Advertising
    • PR
    • Mobile/Digital
      • Marketing
  • Radio
  • OTT
  • Print
  • Cable & DTH
  • Brand Stories
  • Leaderspeak
  • STRAIGHT TALK
  • My Column

© 2021 JNews - Premium WordPress news & magazine theme by Jegtheme.