Gaurav Munjal steps down as Unacademy CEO, Akhilendra Kumar takes over

Unacademy Co-founder Gaurav Munjal has stepped down as CEO to become Executive Chairman, with Chief Business Officer Akhilendra Kumar taking over as CEO. The leadership change comes just over two months after Ronnie Screwvala-led upGrad acquired the edtech firm for slightly over $200 million. Kumar's appointment is an internal promotion, having risen through leadership roles between 2022 and 2025.