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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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SBI General Insurance appoints Shrish Mahuli as chief business officer
Industry veteran with 24 years’ experience to drive growth and distribution
MUMBAI: SBI General Insurance has appointed Shrish Ramchandra Mahuli as chief business officer, strengthening its leadership team as it looks to accelerate growth and deepen market reach.
In his new role, Mahuli will oversee the company’s overall business strategy, expand distribution channels and drive customer-focused growth initiatives across key markets. The move comes as the insurer sharpens its focus on profitable growth and enhanced customer engagement.
Mahuli brings over 24 years of experience across the insurance and automotive sectors. He has previously held leadership roles at Reliance General Insurance, ICICI Lombard General Insurance and Tata Motors, where he worked on scaling businesses and strengthening distribution networks.
SBI General Insurance managing director and CEO Naveen Chandra Jha said, “We are delighted to welcome Mr Mahuli at a time when the industry is witnessing strong momentum driven by rising awareness and evolving customer needs. His deep domain expertise and proven leadership will be instrumental in strengthening our distribution footprint and driving profitable growth.”
SBI General Insurance chief business officer Shrish Ramchandra Mahuli said, “I am pleased to join SBI General Insurance at a time when the industry is evolving rapidly. I look forward to working with the team to further strengthen the business and drive sustainable growth.”
The appointment underlines the company’s push to build leadership depth and deliver more accessible, customer-centric insurance solutions in a rapidly evolving market.
