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Unacademy taps Aizaz Ali as head of sales and marketing
Former Byju’s and Vedantu executive to steer revenue and market strategy
MORADABAD: Aizaz Ali has been appointed head – sales and marketing at Unacademy, as the edtech firm sharpens its focus on growth, customer acquisition and market positioning amid intensifying competition.
In his new role, Ali will lead strategic sales initiatives, oversee go-to-market execution and drive revenue expansion across Unacademy’s education offerings. His mandate includes strengthening customer engagement and aligning sales operations with the company’s broader expansion plans.
Ali brings experience across direct sales, business development and academic counselling: skills seen as critical as edtech platforms recalibrate growth strategies and push for operational efficiency.
Before joining Unacademy, he held leadership roles at Scholar’s Academy, Byju’s and Vedantu, where he worked across sales management, business development and learner engagement.
The appointment signals Unacademy’s intent to reinforce its commercial leadership as India’s edtech sector enters a more disciplined phase of growth.
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Origen Realty names Preeti Rai as president- sales & strategy
Veteran hire signals push into Gurugram market with growth ambitions
GURUGRAM: Origen Realty has appointed Preeti Rai as president for sales and strategy, as the company gears up to enter the competitive Gurugram property market.
The move brings in a seasoned industry hand with over two decades of experience across residential and commercial real estate. In her new role, she will lead the company’s sales operations and go-to-market strategy, with a focus on building a strong foothold in Gurugram and driving early momentum.
Origen Realty management said the appointment marks a key milestone in its expansion plans. Origen Realty management said the hire will help sharpen execution and strengthen the company’s sales-led growth strategy as it steps into a new market.
Preeti Rai said, “I look forward to being part of Origen Realty at a pivotal stage in its journey and contributing to building a strong presence in the Gurugram market.”
Before joining Origen Realty, she served as senior vice president for sales and marketing at Elan Group. Her career also includes stints at major developers such as DLF Universal Ltd, Today Homes and Infrastructure, Paras Buildtech Pvt Ltd and Ambience Infrastructure Ltd, where she built expertise across channel sales, leasing, and end-to-end deal execution.
Known for her focus on strategy and team leadership, Rai is expected to play a central role in shaping Origen Realty’s market positioning and sales ecosystem in the region.
As Gurugram’s real estate market continues to attract fresh investments and new entrants, Origen Realty’s latest leadership hire signals its intent to compete with a clear, sales-driven playbook.
