TimesPro Names Abhishek Arora as New CEO as Anish Srikrishna Steps Down After a Decade of Impact

After ten transformative years leading TimesPro to market leadership in Higher EdTech, Anish Srikrishna steps down, passing the baton to Abhishek Arora to lead the company into its next phase of tech-driven growth and learner impact.

In a significant leadership transition, TimesPro has announced that Anish Srikrishna, the CEO who led the company for nearly a decade, is stepping down. Taking over as the new Chief Executive Officer is Abhishek Arora, a business leader with a strong background in education and e-commerce. The change is effective from August 1, 2025, and marks the beginning of a new chapter for TimesPro, one of India’s most trusted names in Higher EdTech and part of the Times Group.

Under Anish’s leadership, TimesPro evolved from a promising idea into a category-defining EdTech platform. Over the past ten years, the company delivered an impressive 70 percent CAGR growth, expanded its footprint across multiple verticals, and became a symbol of access, affordability, and innovation in higher education. From building strong university partnerships to integrating real-world industry needs into curriculum design, TimesPro redefined how India looks at professional upskilling and higher education.

Vineet Jain, Managing Director of the Times Group, praised the outgoing CEO for building the company from the ground up. He also emphasized that the leadership change reflects TimesPro’s commitment to long-term planning and sound governance. In his statement, Jain noted that Abhishek Arora brings a sharp commercial mindset and a tech-forward approach that will serve the company well as it enters its next phase of expansion.

For Anish Srikrishna, the decision to step down was made with the business in a strong, future-ready position. Calling it the right time to hand over the reins, he expressed full confidence in Abhishek’s ability to steer the company through its next phase of opportunity. Anish also thanked the Times Group, partners, and his teams for their trust, support, and shared belief in the company’s mission over the years.

Abhishek Arora, now stepping into the CEO role, called it a privilege to build upon the foundation Anish helped create. With a focus on democratizing education through scalable technology and deepening industry partnerships, Abhishek is expected to bring fresh energy to TimesPro’s next growth sprint. He also reaffirmed the company’s commitment to delivering measurable learner outcomes while expanding access to quality higher education for professionals and students across India.

This transition not only reflects maturity in leadership planning but also signals that TimesPro is ready to double down on what made it a market leader learner-first innovation, tech-powered delivery, and deep partnerships with academia and industry.

With its legacy in place and a new leader at the helm, TimesPro is poised to shape the future of learning in India even more boldly.

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