Arjun Mohan Age, Height, Family, Career, Net Worth, Lifestyle & Facts

PERSONAL INFORMATION

Profession(s): Educator, Author

Birthplace: Kannur, Kerala

Nationality: Indian

Hometown: Kannur, Kerala

Food Habit: Non-Vegetarian [2] Live Mint

Profession: Educator

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EDUCATION

School: Chinmaya Vidyalaya, Tripunithura

College/University: • National Institute of Technology, Calicut • Indian Institute of Management, Kozhikode • INSEAD

Educational Qualifications[1]Arjun Mohan’s LinkedIn Account: • 1990-2002: School education at Chinmaya Vidyalaya, Tripunithura • 2002-2006: Btech (Electrical and Electronics Engineering) at National Institute of Technology, Calicut • 2010-2012: MBA at Indian Institute of Management, Kozhikode • 2022: Advanced Program in Management (AMP) from INSEAD

PHYSICAL STATISTICS

Height (approx.): 6′ 1″ (185 cm)

Eye Colour: Black

Hair Colour: Black

FAMILY & RELATIONSHIPS

Marital Status: Married

Wife/Spouse: Surbhi Bhatia (CEO and founder at The Mom Store)

Children: Daughter – Meher (b. 2017)

Wife: Surbhi Bhatia

CAREER HIGHLIGHTS

Awards and Achievements: • August 2022: Business World Education 40 under 40 award for his contribution to education and upskilling by Business World • March 2012: Gold medal for the Best Outgoing Student by Indian Institute of Management, Kozhikode

OTHER INFORMATION

Hobbies: Travelling, Ice skating, Rafting, Trekking, Reading books

Bike Collection: Royal Enfield

INTERESTING BACKGROUND INFORMATION

Arjun Mohan’s professional journey began in July 2006 when he joined Rambus, an American technology company situated in Bengaluru, Karnataka. Over the course of three years, he contributed his technical expertise until December 2009. Shortly thereafter, he transitioned to Mentor Graphics as a field application engineer, a role he occupied until June 2010. His early career saw him balancing various responsibilities; from December 2008 to January 2016, he also worked as a part-time consultant at Byju’s in Bangalore, where he was able to cultivate a unique blend of technical and educational insights that would later shape his career trajectory.

In June 2010, Arjun Mohan took on a vibrant role at the Indian Institute of Management in Kozhikode, where he became the student editor of the IIMK newsletter. He further enhanced his involvement with the institution by joining the corporate relations and placements committee from September 2010 to March 2012. His tenure at IIMK was not only formative in his professional development but also a significant step toward his future endeavors in business management. By June 2012, he had advanced to become a TAS manager at Tata Services in Mumbai, a position he held until June 2013. Following this, he served as the national sales and operations manager at Titan Company Limited in Bangalore until January 2016, during which he honed his managerial skills in a competitive retail environment.

Arjun Mohan’s career reached a pivotal point in February 2016 when he was appointed as the vice president of marketing at Byju’s. His impact was felt rapidly, leading to his promotion to chief business officer in April 2019, a role he held until March 2020. This period was marked by significant growth and innovation at Byju’s, further establishing his reputation in the ed-tech industry. In March 2020, he took the helm as the chief executive officer at upGrad, leading the company until February 2023. His commitment to fostering educational excellence continued as he joined the board of directors at Talentedge in Gurugram from April 2022 to March 2023, while also advising the Electrical Engineering department at the National Institute of Technology, Calicut.

In March 2023, Arjun Mohan expanded his influence by becoming a member of the board of directors at Sharekhan, an Indian retail full-service brokerage firm based in Mumbai. His extensive knowledge was further recognized when he published his first book, ‘Educating A Billion,’ in 2023, a testament to his passion for education. September 2023 marked another career milestone when he was appointed as the chief executive officer at Byju’s once again, although he resigned from this position in April 2024. Beyond his professional accomplishments, Arjun is proficient in multiple languages including Hindi, English, and Malayalam. In his leisure time, he enjoys traveling to distant places, as well as indulging in ice skating and rafting, activities that reflect his adventurous spirit. Arjun Mohan also frequently appears on television, presenting awards from Byju’s India to celebrated Indian cricketers, further bridging the gap between education and sports in the public eye.

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Note: All biographical information compiled from publicly available sources.