Who We Are
Founded in 2022, UNIVO is one of India’s leading online higher education and workforce learning partner.
Listed by TIME as one of the Rising EdTech Global Stars of 2025, we enable progressive universities to offer Online Degrees and Certifications to help democratize Online Higher Education globally. Trusted by 2,00,000+ learners in India and across 130+ countries worldwide, our focus is on quality outcomes for our partners.
What We Do
From digital transformation to workforce upskilling, we enable education built for access, relevance, and scale.
Built for India and Bharat
Digital Transformation for Universities
Bridging Academia and Industry
Our Partnership Approach
Our engagements are built on collaboration, ownership, and accountability. We don't believe in one-size-fits-all solutions.
Purpose That Guides Us
Our Mission
We empower universities to offer world-class online programmes, enhancing student success through personalised, technology-enabled solutions, academic support and industry collaborations.
Our Vision
We aim to redefine the future of education through online higher education that blends flexibility, accessibility and academic excellence.
Our Values
The principles that guide how we build, partner, and create impact.
Our Accolades & Recognition
Best Use of Video (Education)
Ranked 4th in
TIME
World's Top EdTech
Rising Star of 2025
World's Top EdTech Rising Star 2025 by TIME
Best Innovative Marketing Campaign
Best e-Learning Company of the Year
Great Place to Work® Certified
Best Creative Campaign
Best Use of Video (Education)
Ranked 4th in
TIME
World's Top EdTech
Rising Star of 2025
World's Top EdTech Rising Star 2025 by TIME
Best Innovative Marketing Campaign
Best e-Learning Company of the Year
Great Place to Work® Certified
Best Creative Campaign
Best Use of Video (Education)
Ranked 4th in
TIME
World's Top EdTech
Rising Star of 2025
World's Top EdTech Rising Star 2025 by TIME
Best Innovative Marketing Campaign
Best e-Learning Company of the Year
Our Leaders
UNIVO is driven by a multidisciplinary team of education leaders, technologists, strategists, and industry practitioners who bring together decades of experience across higher education, enterprise learning, and digital transformation.
Nitin Golani Chief Executive Officer
Nitin Golani Chief Executive Officer
A strategic leader known for driving business transformation and growth across education, technology, and consumer industries. He has held leadership positions at Aakash Educational Services, BYJU'S, Ola Electric, OYO, Accenture Strategy, and MetLife, with expertise in digital innovation, operational excellence, and scaling future-ready organizations.
Expertise: Expertise: 23+ years
Lalit Pruthi Chief Finance Officer
Lalit Pruthi Chief Finance Officer
He directs the financial strategy and operations at UNIVO, driving sustainable growth and ensuring efficient resource allocation. He has demonstrated strong leadership across corporate & operational roles throughout his career, having previously worked with renowned companies such as Vodafone Idea Limited, Nykaa and Airtel.
Expertise: Expertise: 23+ years
Abhik Bhattacharyya Chief Human Resource Officer
Abhik Bhattacharyya Chief Human Resource Officer
He fosters a strong organizational culture ensuring the attraction and retention of talented personnel that resonate with UNIVO's mission. Abhik has formerly driven significant organizational efficiency renowned entities, including Manipal Global Education Services, Airtel, Reliance Communications, and Tata Teleservices to name a few.
Expertise: Expertise: 22+ years
Prof. Aindril De Chief Academic Officer
Prof. Aindril De Chief Academic Officer
He drives digital transformation and remote education initiatives, in EdTech. Throughout his career working with renowned organizations such as Oracle, NIIT Thailand, and the University of Petroleum and Energy Studies, Professor Aindril De excelled in translating business objectives into digital strategies and fostering stakeholder relationships.
Expertise: 25+ years
Sangh Suman Gautam Chief Technology Officer
Sangh Suman Gautam Chief Technology Officer
Sangh brings over two decades of tech leadership across global giants like Amazon, Adobe, LinkedIn, and IEX. With deep expertise in scalable systems, big data, and AI-driven platforms, he now spearheads UNIVO's technology vision. He aims to build resilient, learner-centric digital ecosystems that redefine the future of online education.
Expertise: 27+ years
Sumit Sawhney Chief Growth Officer
Sumit Sawhney Chief Growth Officer
A strategic leader with 23 + years of experience building global learning, talent, and capability ecosystems across GE , Vodafone India, WNS Global Services, UnitedHealth Group/Optum, and Firstsource Solutions. At UNIVO, Sumit drives the enterprise growth mandate — designing B2B solutions ,new products and scaling UNIVO’s presence across industry verticals. A Thinkers360 Top 50 Future of Work thought leader, alumnus of IHM Delhi ,IIM Ahmedabad and XLRI Jamshedpur, and a published author, Sumit brings rare depth across learning strategy, workforce capability, and organisational transformation.
Expertise: 23+ years
Let's Build the Future of
Online Education
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