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Simplilearn announced the appointment of
Jitendra Kumar as its chief technology officer (CTO).Kumar returns to the firm with a track record of driving large-scale tech innovation. In his earlier tenure at the company, he led the development of web and mobile platforms that were instrumental in its rapid scale-up. In his new mandate, he will spearhead the company's AI-first transformation, embedding AI technologies—from generative to predictive, to personalise learning and scale global impact.
“Jitendra's reappointment comes at a pivotal moment as we sharpen our global AI strategy internally and as a market-facing solution. His leadership will be critical in advancing our AI-readiness, scaling capabilities, and strengthening our position as a leading digital upskilling platform. His diverse industry experience will be invaluable as we strengthen our presence across global markets," said Krishna Kumar, founder and CEO of Simplilearn.
Prior to rejoining the company, Kumar was the cofounder and CEO of HappyCredit, a fintech startup backed by Kunal Shah and Goodwater Capital. He also built ReelOn, an AI-powered video content creation platform for creators, agencies, and brands.
“I am excited to return to Simplilearn during such a transformative time for the company and the edtech industry at large. As we accelerate our AI journey, we must adopt a holistic approach, embedding AI across our tech and learning ecosystem to create smarter, more personalised, and scalable upskilling solutions," said Kumar.
