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Prathyusha Agarwal calls it a day at Byju’s
Mumbai: As per media reports, Prathyusha Agarwal has quit as Byju’s chief business officer. She, along with two other senior executives, have put in their papers at the edtech company.
Agarwal joined Byju’s as chief business officer in March 2022 – her role was to lead its Early Learn Business Vertical.
Before coming to Byju’s, she was at ZEE, where she was chief consumer and data officer and was responsible for leading business transformation initiatives across TV and OTT verticals.
In July, news was in that Rajnish Kumar and TV Mohandas Pai will be joining Byju’s newly established Advisory Council. Word was also around that UpGrad CEO Arjun Mohan has been roped in to handle the international business.
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Emami names Dhruv Aggarwal as chief growth officer
Former Bain partner steps in as FMCG firm sharpens growth playbook
MUMBAI: Emami Limited has appointed Dhruv Aggarwal as its chief growth officer, effective 25 March 2026, following the resignation of Giriraj Bagri.
Aggarwal joins the FMCG major from Bain & Company, where he most recently served as partner. With over two decades of experience across consulting and strategy, he brings a global perspective shaped by work across India, the US, the UK and Germany.
During his tenure at Bain, Aggarwal advised consumer, retail and media companies on large-scale transformations, business turnarounds and growth strategies. He was also closely involved with India’s startup ecosystem, guiding early-stage ventures on scaling and digital expansion, while supporting private equity and venture capital firms on investment decisions.
His earlier stints include a brief role at Barclays Capital and operational experience at Jindal Power, giving him a mix of financial and industry exposure.
Academically, Aggarwal holds an MBA from Indian Institute of Management Bangalore and has also been associated with University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign as a PhD candidate and teaching assistant.
The appointment comes at a time when Emami Limited is looking to sharpen its growth strategy in a competitive consumer market. With a seasoned strategist now at the helm of growth, the company appears set to double down on transformation and expansion in the months ahead.
