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LEAD Group appoints Ajay Kashyap as CEO of Ms Curie.AI and elevates three executives

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LEAD Group
What it does
school learning systems
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Education & Skilling

What they do

LEAD Group is a school learning systems company that operates in over 9,000 schools across 400+ cities in India

What happened

The company has appointed Ajay Kashyap as CEO of Ms Curie.AI, its AI-first solutions business, and elevated three senior executives to leadership roles

Why it matters

The leadership changes aim to strengthen the company's organisational structure and support its expansion of technology-led learning solutions

The details

  • LEAD Group has announced leadership changes to strengthen its organisational structure and support its expansion of technology-led learning solutions.
  • Ajay Kashyap has been appointed as the Chief Executive Officer of Ms Curie.AI, the company’s AI-first solutions business.
  • Soham Mukherjee has been appointed as Chief Growth Officer (CGO) to lead the company’s expansion initiatives.
  • Indranil Banerjee has been promoted to Chief Product Officer (CPO) to oversee product strategy and innovation across the company’s portfolio.
  • Guruprasad Holla has been elevated to Chief Technology Officer (CTO) to be responsible for the company’s technology vision and execution.

The bigger picture

  • The leadership changes are part of LEAD Group’s efforts to build a future-ready organisation and support long-term growth.
  • The company aims to expand access to school education through technology and drive its next phase of growth and product development.
  • The leadership team will play a key role in advancing technology-led learning solutions across schools.

About the business

  • LEAD Group is a school learning systems company focused on transforming Indian schools through integrated systems, curriculum, and technology.
  • The company operates in over 9,000 schools across 400+ cities in India and reaches nearly 4.1 million students.
  • It supports over 65,000 teachers and offers solutions such as AI-powered learning tools, English language programs, and career guidance.
  • The company provides curriculum, teacher training, and technology tools to improve learning outcomes and exam readiness.
  • Its solutions include AI-powered tools for personalized learning, coding and AI education, and robotics programs.

The deal

Type
people

Founders

  • Sumeet Mehta, Co-founder
  • Smita Deorah, Co-founder

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