Abhinandan Narayan

Abhinandan Narayan is an experienced business leader who recently joined Unacademy as the Chief Business Officer (CBO) for their group company Prepladder in July 2024.13 In this role, he is expected to grow and scale the business, focusing on increasing market share for Prepladder, an ed-tech platform that provides high-quality content for students preparing for competitive exams like NEET-PG, FMGE, and SS.1

Professional Background

Abhinandan has an extensive career history in various leadership roles:

• ANS Commerce (2023-2024): Served as Vice President and Chief Executive Officer for International Business and SAAS.1
• Hindustan Times (2021-2022): Held the position of Vice President for Hindustan Times, Hindustan, Mint, Fever 104, and Radio One.1
• CarDekho (2015-2021): Worked in various leading roles in Sales, Strategy, and Business Development.1
• Berger Paints (2014-2015): Area Business Head.1
• Mahindra & Mahindra: Brief stint as Business Consultant for Rural Expansion Project.1
• Microsoft (2011-2013): Marketing Consultant.1
• Tata Consultancy Services (2010-2012): Systems Engineer.1

Expertise

Abhinandan has demonstrated expertise in:

• P&L Management of over 200 Cr
• Sales and Sales Planning
• Business Development
• Market Entry & Growth planning
• Execution strategies1

Education

Abhinandan Narayan is an alumnus of the Indian Institute of Management.2

LinkedIn Profile

His LinkedIn username is abhinandannarayan17, as mentioned in the query.2

Abhinandan Narayan's appointment as CBO at Unacademy's Prepladder reflects his strong background in business leadership and strategy, particularly in the technology and education sectors. His diverse experience across various industries positions him well to drive growth and innovation in the competitive ed-tech market.