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Unacademy, an India-based leading edtech platform for students to prepare for competitive exams has announced the appointment of Sandhydeep Purri as the Chief People Officer.
Sandhydeep is a seasoned HR professional with over 25 years of extensive experience in leadership roles across diverse industries and geographies. She has a proven track record of keeping the people charter at the center while driving large-scale changes that transform businesses.
Before joining Unacademy, Sandhydeep held the position of Chief People Officer at Sapphire Foods, overseeing HR strategies for brands like Pizza Hut and KFC. Before Sapphire Foods, she was responsible for organization development and organization effectiveness initiatives across the Aditya Birla Group’s Retail Sector that included, including Aditya Birla Retail (now More Retail), Pantaloons Fashion Retail, and Madura Fashion and Garments, including stores and Non-Store facilities
Sandhydeep brings a wealth of expertise to Unacademy, having worked in Manufacturing, Media and entertainment, Consulting, Information Technology, Retail, and various other sectors. Her versatile career has seen her operate on the global stage, with notable contributions in the Asia Pacific, Europe, and North America markets.
Commenting on her appointment, Sandhydeep Purri said, “I am thrilled to join Unacademy and be part of an organization that is making a profound impact on education in India. I look forward to collaborating with the talented team at Unacademy and driving transformative business initiatives that will contribute to the company’s continued growth and success through the people charter.”
Speaking about the appointment of Sandhydeep Puri, Gaurav Munjal, Co-founder & CEO of Unacademy, said, “We are excited to have Sandhydeep Purri on board as our Chief People Officer. Her extensive experience and expertise promise to amplify our mission and will be invaluable as we continue to expand our team and scale up as an organization. Her leadership will undoubtedly be pivotal in cultivating talent and championing a culture of innovation and progress at Unacademy.”