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Upgrad taps Sunita Mohanty to steer revenue ship into global waters
MUMBAI: When a growth rocket needs fuel, you call in a heavy hitter. And that’s exactly what Upgrad Enterprise has done by appointing Sunita Mohanty as its new revenue head. Effective March 2025, the skilling juggernaut has onboarded the industry veteran to supercharge strategy, scale partnerships, and rake in revenues from India to the middle east—and a few time zones beyond.
Announced on 2 April 2025, this strategic hire marks a bold step as Upgrad doubles down on its mission to build a future-ready workforce through enterprise learning. Mohanty isn’t just bringing her suitcase to the Bengaluru HQ—she’s bringing a two-decade track record of turning chaos into quarter-on-quarter miracles.
Armed with 25+ years of firepower across Wipro, Oracle, Capgemini, Sodexo, and most recently, SAP (where she led cloud success services for the Indian subcontinent), Mohanty has seen it all. Sales, delivery, customer success, P&L management—she’s the kind of leader who’ll not just move the needle but replace it with a laser pointer.
“It’s an exciting growth phase for us – we are doubling down on our business and leadership, to ensure continued growth. Sunita brings core capabilities in building and scaling high-impact enterprise solutions while also driving stronger customer engagement. Her strategic acumen will help us unlock new market opportunities and scale into newer regions to support global organisations build a future-ready talent pipeline for effective business ROI,” said Upgrad Enterprise CEO Srikanth Iyengar.
Mohanty’s playbook will focus on expanding global enterprise partnerships, especially with India HQ organisations, GCCs and multinational players. Her sharp focus? GenAI, emerging tech, and the skilling solutions that make CFOs smile.
“The rapid shifts in macroeconomic conditions and disruptive technological advancements are compelling businesses to rethink their workforce strategies. Organisations are no longer just adapting but actively future-proofing their talent to stay ahead in an ever-evolving landscape. For Upgrad Enterprise, this is an exciting opportunity to be a strategic partner in shaping the workforce of tomorrow. By bridging critical skill gaps and equipping employees with future-ready capabilities, we are driving not just learning, but transformation. I’m thrilled to be part of this next phase of growth and impact at Upgrad,” said Mohanty.
An alumna of Xavier Institute of Management, Bhubaneswar, Mohanty will be based in Bengaluru. With a career crafted at the crossroads of tech and transformation, her arrival signals Upgrad’s serious push into global C-suite conversations.
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BLR Airport Launches ‘Connections’ Service to Ease Transit Travel
New initiative targets smoother transfers as Bengaluru hub traffic rises 30 per cent.
MUMBAI: Missed connections may be a traveller’s nightmare but Bengaluru is trying to make them a thing of the past. Kempegowda International Airport Bengaluru (BLR Airport) has rolled out ‘Connections by BLR’, a new transfer programme designed to take the friction out of connecting journeys. Built around three pillars ease, efficiency and experience,the initiative aims to simplify what is often the most stressful leg of air travel.
The move comes as transfer traffic at BLR Airport climbs sharply, up more than 30 per cent year-on-year. Transfers currently account for around 15 per cent of total passenger traffic and are projected to touch 20 per cent by 2026, signalling a clear shift in how the airport is positioning itself within airline networks.
At its core, the programme focuses on making navigation intuitive and downtime more comfortable. Dedicated transfer desks have been set up across terminals, supported by colour-coded wayfinding blue and yellow signage designed for quick recognition. Inter-terminal movement is being streamlined through complimentary shuttle services with predictable wait times, while designated transfer zones aim to reduce passenger confusion.
Beyond logistics, the airport is leaning into experience. Travellers in transit now have access to a wider choice of lounges, curated retail and food and beverage options, as well as sleeping pods for short stays. For longer layovers, transit hotels in both Terminal 1 and Terminal 2 offer boutique in-terminal accommodation, an increasingly sought-after feature as global travel patterns evolve.
The timing is strategic. BLR Airport now connects to 114 passenger destinations 80 domestic and 34 international with key routes spanning Delhi, Mumbai, Kolkata, Hyderabad and Pune domestically, and Singapore, London Heathrow, Dubai, Abu Dhabi and Kuala Lumpur internationally. Recent additions such as Hindon, Bidar and Silchar within India, alongside Dammam, Hanoi and Riyadh overseas, are further expanding its reach.
Infrastructure is also catching up with ambition. Developments including the West Cross Taxiway, Terminal 1 refurbishment and Terminal 2 expansion are laying the groundwork for higher capacity and smoother operations critical for any airport aiming to become a serious transfer hub.
Bangalore International Airport Limited chief operating officer Girish Nair framed the initiative as both a response to demand and a forward-looking play. He pointed to the growing depth of the airport’s network and the opportunity to build a more reliable transfer ecosystem that benefits both passengers and airline partners.
In an era where travel is as much about transitions as destinations, BLR Airport is betting that a seamless connection might just be the journey’s most important upgrade.
