New Delhi: Looking to upscale its international operations, leading edtech firm upGrad has announced the appointment of Karan Raturi as general manager for North America.

A Wharton School alumnus, Raturi has held several leadership roles throughout his career. He joins upGrad from Wayfair, where he was head of business planning. Raturi has also worked as a consultant and advisor in corporate strategy, operations, private equity, venture capital, corporate development, and corporate finance with companies like IBM, Kurt Salmon, and Novartis Venture Funds, said the company in a statement, highlighting that it is looking to expand its presence and penetration in the US market with the right leadership at the helm.

Welcoming Raturi to his new role, upGrad CEO Arjun Mohan said, “Excited to have Karan join us as general manager for North America. He will be leading the P&L and will be responsible for driving revenue, along with scaling the business operations in the region. With a doubling of learners in this area organically, we are confident about the region’s prospects and certain that Karan’s skills, intellect, and leadership will help us grow as a world-class team to achieve our vision,” he said.

Commenting on his appointment, Raturi said, “I am thrilled to be part of such a robust and renowned team who have built a proven and trusted edtech brand in India. I look forward to deepening the brand’s presence in the region, and supporting learners across the US and Canada to build and accelerate their future careers.”