In this position, Reddy will lead learning strategy, academic ownership, and content across the company’s degree, executive, AI, and university-partnered portfolio.
With over 9 years at upGrad, Reddy has been instrumental in building and scaling the organisation’s learning ecosystem. Most recently serving as Associate Vice President – Learning Experience, he led large-scale product innovation, including the launch of Generative AI programmes that saw rapid market adoption and set new benchmarks in time-to-market.
Over the years, he has established and expanded the GenAI learning vertical, strengthened global university partnerships, and driven AI-native programme design across content, assessments, and learner experience. His contributions include leading collaborations with institutions such as IIT Kharagpur and IIIT Bangalore, along with global universities. He has also played a key role in designing C-suite AI leadership programmes and next-generation learning models.
Commenting on his new role, Raj Kumar Reddy shared, “I’m genuinely excited about what’s ahead. The next chapter is about building learning experiences that take full advantage of what AI is becoming and shaping the next generation of programmes for working professionals across degrees, executive education, and AI.”
His elevation highlights upGrad’s continued commitment to AI-driven education, innovation-led learning design, and developing future-ready programmes for professionals worldwide.
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