NIIT, a leader in skills and talent development, has announced the appointment of Anshumaan Prasad as its new Head of Marketing. Prasad, who brings over 13 years of experience in FMCG, FMCD, and tech sectors, will spearhead NIIT's marketing strategy and initiatives, aiming to drive growth and bolster the brand's industry presence.

Prasad’s extensive background includes notable positions with HUL and Amazon, where he played a pivotal role in guiding brands through various growth phases. His expertise encompasses managing resource constraints, executing successful marketing campaigns, and leading high-performing teams. At Amazon India, Prasad excelled as a Senior Brand Manager, overseeing mass-marketing efforts for Amazon Prime and Amazon Specials, significantly boosting business growth.

Pankaj Jathar, CEO of NIIT, expressed enthusiasm about the new appointment, “We are excited to welcome Anshumaan to the NIIT family. His impressive track record in transformative marketing strategies and his strategic insight make him an ideal fit to lead our growth initiatives”.

Prasad holds a dual degree from IIT Kharagpur and an MBA from IIM Bangalore. In his new role at NIIT, he will focus on leveraging cutting-edge marketing trends and technology to enhance the brand’s market position and drive further success in the evolving landscape of skills and talent development.

Commenting on his new role, Prasad said, “I am honored to join NIIT as Head of Marketing. I look forward to collaborating with the team to leverage the latest marketing trends and technologies, aiming to strengthen our brand and drive NIIT towards greater success”.