Edtech unicorn upGrad has appointed former G20 Sherpa and ex–NITI Aayog CEO Amitabh Kant as an Independent Non-Executive Director, a move that strengthens its board as the skilling major enters a new phase of global and domestic expansion.
Kant is expected to play a key role in shaping upGrad’s strategy across international markets and India’s growing skilling agenda. His appointment aligns with the company’s focus on building talent pipelines for emerging sectors.
Kant said India needs “new-age skilling” at speed and scale, adding that…

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