upGrad has announced the appointment of Deepesh Dhakad as its Chief Product and Technology Officer (CPTO), effective October 2025. In this pivotal role, he will spearhead the company’s product, design, and technology divisions across both learner and enterprise solutions—strengthening upGrad’s commitment to delivering impactful, data-driven, and globally scalable learning experiences.
Deepesh brings nearly 20 years of leadership experience from some of India’s most prominent digital brands, including Amazon, Flipkart, Unacademy, and Games24x7. Over the years, he has built and scaled digital ecosystems that have served millions of users worldwide driving innovation through AI-led product development, experimentation, and data-backed decision-making.
Speaking about his new role, Deepesh Dhakad said, “upGrad is at an inflection point where technology is not just an enabler but the driving force behind our growth story. As learning evolves into a more borderless, intelligent, and outcomes-driven experience, our focus will be on building AI-native systems that personalise learner journeys while empowering our teams to innovate and scale globally. It’s an exciting opportunity to redefine how professionals learn, evolve, and remain employable across the world.”
His expertise spans growth strategy, scalable product architecture, and consumer platform design all aimed at driving engagement, innovation, and profitability at scale.
Welcoming him to the leadership team, Amit Mehta, CHRO, upGrad, commented, “This is an exciting time for upGrad as we deepen our footprint in international markets. Product and technology continue to be at the heart of our ability to deliver quality and measurable learning outcomes. Deepesh’s proven track record in building high-performance tech ecosystems aligns perfectly with our vision of driving innovation and workforce readiness at scale.”
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An alumnus of IIIT Allahabad and IIT Bombay’s Shailesh J. Mehta School of Management, Deepesh will be based out of upGrad’s Bengaluru office, leading the company’s global product and technology roadmap as it advances into its next phase of digital growth and global expansion.
