Adda247, a leading Indian online test prep company backed by Google and other investors like Westbridge and Info Edge, has appointed Bimaljeet Singh Bhasin as the CEO of its Skilling and Higher Education Business. Known for offering comprehensive online courses in more than 12 Indian languages for over 500 exams, Adda247 aims to leverage Bimal’s extensive experience in the education sector to propel growth and expansion in skilling, upskilling, and higher education sectors. This strategic move is intended to enhance the career prospects of its over 40 million monthly active users by providing industry and career-focused training.
Bimaljeet Singh Bhasin brings nearly 25 years of experience from prominent roles at NIIT Limited, Manipal Global Education Services, and Wipro Ltd, where he has been pivotal in launching several educational and skilling programs that have significantly benefited job aspirants and professionals across various industries. In his previous role at NIIT as the President of Enterprise Business India, Bimal led major transformations and growth initiatives in enterprise skilling and reskilling.
From 2011 to 2018, he established and expanded the Manipal Academy of Banking, among other leadership roles at Manipal Global. At Adda247, Bimal will focus on establishing robust skilling and higher education frameworks that align with Adda247’s commitment to empowering Indian youth and building high-quality talent solutions for various industries, contributing to India’s growth narrative.
Bimaljeet Singh Bhasin expressed his excitement about his new role, emphasising his vision to transform Adda247 from a primary test prep provider into a holistic education, skilling, and career development hub. Anil Nagar, Founder and CEO of Adda247, also expressed his enthusiasm for Bimaljeet’s appointment, confident in his ability to drive significant growth and help establish Adda247 as a benchmark in the ed-tech industry.
