Byju's selects Jiny Thattil as Chief Technology Officer
Byju’s, a leading educational technology company, recently announced the promotion of Jiny Thattil to the role of Chief Technology Officer (CTO), succeeding Anil Goel, who served as the CTO for a successful three-year tenure and has now departed from the company. Thattil, previously the senior vice president for engineering, steps into this pivotal role with his wealth of experience. Arjun Mohan, CEO of Byju’s India, expressed excitement about Thattil's elevation, citing his extensive expertise and leadership as key factors for this crucial appointment. Mohan also expressed gratitude to Anil Goel, acknowledging his commendable contributions during his tenure at the company.
The leadership transition at Byju’s forms a strategic component of the company's ongoing efforts to restructure and realign its leadership team, aiming to improve operational efficiency and support the company's long-term growth strategy. With over 25 years of diverse experience encompassing various sectors such as e-commerce, advertising, analytics, payments, online banking, personal finance, business intelligence, healthcare, and transportation, Jiny Thattil is well-equipped to lead Byju’s technology initiatives effectively.
Thattil’s significant contributions were underscored by the company, particularly his involvement in integrating different subsidiaries post-acquisition at Byju’s. Throughout his career, Thattil has held prominent roles in esteemed organizations like Happay, Amazon, InMobi, GE Healthcare, among others. Byju’s emphasizes that this leadership change aligns with its dedication to fortifying the company for enduring success. Thattil's appointment signifies Byju’s strategic emphasis on leveraging experienced leadership to navigate the evolving landscape of the educational technology sector.
