Hero Vired has appointed Arjun Assi as the Head of Product. He will be responsible for driving innovation and excellence within the product and technology team at Hero Vired. His role will involve spearheading initiatives to enhance accessibility and scalability of Hero Vired’s courses, aligning with the organsation’s vision of upskilling learners with the skills of the future and preparing them for Industry 4.0, a statement from the company informed.
Assi holds experience spanning varied domains of product management, technology and business. With over a decade of experience, he brings to the table a demonstrated expertise in leading product teams and successfully delivering customer delight while achieving high business objectives, the statement said.
According to the statement, Assi has joined Hero Vired from the Scaler Academy where he formerly served as the Assistant Vice President, Product. Apart from it, he has also worked with organisations like Byju’s Exam Prep (formerly Gradeup), and Mu Sigma Inc., among others.
Commenting on his appointment, Akshay Munjal, Founder and CEO, Hero Vired, stated in the statement, “There is no edtech without technology. Technology and product expertise are crucial to ensure innovative, user-centric and personalised learning experiences. Arjun’s extensive experience and proven track record in driving impactful product strategies and deep understanding of technology align with our vision of enhancing accessibility and scalability of our products in an ever-evolving edtech space. With Arjun’s leadership, I am confident that we will continue to deliver cutting-edge solutions that will allow us to build a workforce of the future.”
The statement noted that Assi is also a firm believer in first principles thinking and smart working strategies, which have enabled him to deliver numerous business-critical product offerings that have significantly boosted company revenues previously. Being an alumnus of the Vellore Institute of Technology, he comes with a profound technology-heavy background.
“Joining Hero Vired presents a remarkable opportunity to contribute to the visionary mission of upskilling working professionals with future-ready skills and preparing them for Industry 4.0. I look forward to leveraging my product expertise towards strengthening Hero Vired’s product offerings, thereby enhancing the overall learner experience. Together, we aim to empower learners across the nation to thrive in the digital age, added Assi, in the statement.
