Hero Vired, a leading learntech platform from the Hero Group, has announced the appointment of Prakhar Kasar as its new Chief Executive Officer. With over 16 years of experience in driving business growth across sales, marketing, and revenue streams, Prakhar is set to lead Hero Vired into its next phase of growth in the competitive online education market.
Prakhar Kasar brings a wealth of experience from his previous roles in FMCG and e-commerce at PepsiCo and MakeMyTrip. His strategic insights and leadership skills are expected to enhance Hero Vired’s position as a premier provider of innovative learning solutions for graduates and professionals.
Commenting on the appointment, Akshay Munjal, Founder of Hero Vired, stated: “In today’s rapidly evolving job market, innovative and effective upskilling solutions are the need of the hour. Prakhar’s vision aligns perfectly with our mission to bridge the gap between traditional degrees and real-world employability. His proven ability to scale businesses and build high-performing teams makes him the ideal leader to take Hero Vired to new heights.”
Prakhar Kasar, outlining his strategy as the new CEO, emphasized a two-pronged approach: “In the immediate future, we’ll focus on enhancing B2C offerings, particularly our live learning experiences that cater to a premium audience. This builds on Hero Vired’s existing strengths while setting the stage for broader expansion. Looking ahead, we see significant opportunities in the B2B and B2I markets, as well as potential to reach new consumer segments.”
Prakhar plans to leverage Hero Vired’s strengths in pedagogy and teaching methodologies, combined with the latest tech advancements, to drive the company’s growth. His experience in scaling businesses from early stages to maturity is expected to be a key asset in this journey.
Prakhar’s appointment underscores Hero Vired’s commitment to providing innovative learning solutions tailored to the needs of the current job market. This strategic move aims to fortify Hero Vired’s standing in the edtech industry, particularly as the market undergoes changes influenced by advancements in AI and other technologies.