Deepak Mehrotra appointed as MD and CEO of Aakash Educational Services owned by Byju’s

Aakash Educational Services, owned by Byju’s, has appointed Deepak Mehrotra as its new Managing Director and CEO. With over 35 years of experience in various industries, Mehrotra will lead the company in its aggressive growth plan.

Mehrotra, a former Pearson India executive, brings a wealth of knowledge to his new role. Byju Raveendran, Co-founder and CEO of Byju’s, expressed confidence in Mehrotra, stating that his strategic vision will help solidify the company’s position as an industry leader.

With a Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering from IIT Roorkee and an MMS from JBIMS, Mehrotra’s appointment comes after the departure of CEO Abhishek Maheshwari and CFO Vipan Joshi. The move follows a shareholder tussle within the company.

Before joining Aakash, Mehrotra held roles in companies like Ashirvad Pipes, Bharti Airtel, and Coca-Cola. While there were talks of promoter Aakash Chaudhry returning as CEO, the appointment of Mehrotra signifies a new chapter for the leading test preparation company.

Byju’s acquisition of Aakash Educational Services in a $1 billion deal in 2021 paved the way for the company’s plans to go public later in 2023. The appointment of Mehrotra signals a strategic move for Aakash as it continues to experience significant growth in the education industry.