BYJU’s CEO Arjun Mohan Resigns, Founder Byju Raveendran Assumes Daily Operations

Ed-tech giant BYJU’s witnessed a significant leadership change as CEO Arjun Mohan resigned from his position after a six-month tenure. Founder Byju Raveendran will now take charge of the company’s day-to-day operations, signaling a shift in leadership strategy.

Consolidation into Three Focused Divisions

In response to this transition, BYJU’s announced a major restructuring of its business, consolidating operations into three focused divisions:

The Learning App:Online Classes and Tuition Centers

This strategic move aims to streamline operations and enhance efficiency in delivering educational services to students.

Operational Review and Cost Optimization

The leadership change follows an extensive seven-month operational review and cost optimization exercise led by outgoing CEO Arjun Mohan. This period of introspection paved the way for strategic restructuring and organizational realignment.

Byju Raveendran’s Expanded Role

Byju Raveendran, the founder of BYJU’s, will now adopt a more hands-on approach in spearheading the daily operations of the company. This shift signifies Raveendran’s commitment to driving innovation and growth in the ed-tech space.

Transition of Arjun Mohan and Strategic Advisory Role

Arjun Mohan will transition to an external advisory role, leveraging his deep expertise in the ed-tech industry to support the company and its founders during this transformation phase. His insights and guidance will continue to shape BYJU’s strategic direction.

Future Outlook and Innovation-Led Growth

With the new organizational structure and Byju Raveendran’s reinvigorated leadership, BYJU’s is poised to embark on a new chapter of innovation-led growth. The company aims to scale its new suite of AI-first products, which have garnered positive feedback during the pilot phase, signaling exciting prospects for the future.