New Delhi [India], August 8: TimesPro, a frontrunner in India’s Higher EdTech sector and part of the Times Group, has announced a strategic leadership transition. Anish Srikrishna, who has served as CEO since 2015, will step down after a decade of transformative leadership, having implemented a comprehensive succession plan to ensure seamless business continuity. Effective August 1, 2025, Abhishek Arora, a seasoned leader with a strong background in e-commerce and education, will take over as CEO.

Under Srikrishna’s leadership, TimesPro has solidified its position as a market leader in the Higher EdTech domain, achieving a remarkable 70% compound annual growth rate (CAGR) and maintaining consistent profitability. This decade has established TimesPro as India’s most trusted Higher EdTech brand, addressing access and affordability in higher education while effectively bridging the gap between industry and academia through innovative solutions and strategic collaborations.

Vineet Jain, Managing Director of the Times Group, expressed his appreciation for Srikrishna’s contributions, stating, “Anish’s role in transforming TimesPro from its inception to a market leader in Higher EdTech is commendable. I wish him the best in his future endeavors. Abhishek’s combination of commercial insight and a technology-driven approach positions TimesPro for an exciting growth trajectory. This meticulously planned succession plan exemplifies TimesPro’s governance maturity.”

Srikrishna commented on his departure, saying, “Leading TimesPro has been a unique honor. With the business robust, profitable, and future-ready, now is the ideal time to pass the baton. Abhishek is the right leader to seize emerging opportunities for TimesPro, and I look forward to the company’s continued success under his leadership. I extend my gratitude to Mr. Vineet Jain, stakeholders from the Times Group, our invaluable partners, and our dedicated teams for their unwavering trust in me and in TimesPro.”

Incoming CEO Abhishek Arora remarked, “I am privileged to build on TimesPro’s extraordinary legacy. We will accelerate our mission of democratizing education through technology while enhancing industry partnerships and learner impact.”

Established in 2013, TimesPro is a leading Higher EdTech platform focused on empowering aspiring learners by equipping them with essential skills for a competitive landscape. TimesPro’s programs are designed to adapt to rapidly evolving industry demands, integrating technology to ensure accessibility and affordability.

TimesPro offers a diverse array of created and curated learning programs across various categories, industries, and age groups. These include employment-oriented early career programs in sectors such as BFSI, e-commerce, and technology; executive education for working professionals in partnership with prestigious institutions like IIMs and IITs; and corporate-level organizational learning and development initiatives. Additionally, TimesPro collaborates with leading organizations across multiple sectors to provide upskilling and reskilling solutions aimed at enhancing employability and fostering a robust workforce. TimesPro is a Higher EdTech initiative by The Times Group.