Aakash Educational Services Limited (AESL), a provider of test preparatory services, has appointed Deepak Mehrotra to serve as its Managing Director (MD) and Chief Executive Officer (CEO), according to an official release.
Mehrotra boasts a distinguished career spanning the FMCG, Telecom and Education sectors, amassing more than 35 years of executive experience. His appointment heralds a strategic manoeuvre for AESL, leveraging his expertise to propel the organisation’s mission and capitalise on emerging prospects within the education domain.
Previously, Mehrotra held the position of managing director at Ashirvad pipes and has held key roles at Pearson India, Bharti Airtel, Coca-Cola and Asian Paints. Educationally, Mehrotra holds a Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering from IIT Roorkee, an MMS from JBIMS, and has completed an Executive program at The Wharton School, Philadelphia (USA), the release mentioned.
“I am honoured to join AESL, a pioneer in the education sector, and look forward to working closely with the talented team to deliver quality education and empower students to achieve their full potential,” Mehrotra said.
Furthermore, AESL has long been a pioneer in offering comprehensive coaching solutions for students preparing for Medical and Engineering entrance examinations, School/Board exams, and competitive tests like NTSE, KVPY and Olympiads. With a network spanning more than 310 Aakash centres, including franchisees and a student count exceeding 400,000, AESL has solidified its presence in the educational landscape, as per the release.
“As we enter the next phase of growth, it’s our pleasure to welcome Mehrotra to lead AESL. In his role as CEO, he will be responsible to deliver on our aggressive growth plan and to build on the significant momentum the company is currently experiencing. His business acumen and stellar record as the Managing Director for Pearson India will be pivotal in leading Aakash BYJU’S into its next phase of growth and impact,” Byju Raveendran, founder and chairman, BYJU’S, said.
