NATIONAL, 2nd November 2026 – Dr. Yogesh Kumar Bhatt has been appointed as Chief Executive Officer – Work Integrated Learning Programmes (WILP), BITS Pilani. Dr. Bhatt brings experience across technology, business leadership, corporate learning, workforce transformation and higher education, including senior roles at Infosys, Manipal Global Education Services and NIIT. Dr. Bhatt is a Fellow (Doctorate) of the Indian Institute of Management Ahmedabad. He holds a Bachelor of Architecture from IIT Roorkee and a Postgraduate Diploma from CEPT University, Ahmedabad.
Welcoming the new leadership, Professor S Gurunarayanan, Director in-charge Off Campus & Industry Engagement, said, “We are pleased to welcome Dr. Yogesh Kumar Bhatt as Chief Executive Officer – WILP, BITS Pilani. Over the past four decades, WILP has built an enduring ecosystem of over 1,000 corporate partnerships, more than 150,000 alumni and over 52,000 active learners. Dr. Bhatt’s experience across business, technology and education will help us build on this foundation, deepen our engagement with industry, and expand opportunities for organisations to build the capabilities of their workforce and for working professionals to pursue higher education.”
Speaking about his appointment, Dr. Yogesh Kumar Bhatt, Chief Executive Officer – WILP, BITS Pilani, said, “I am delighted to join BITS Pilani WILP and build on its strong legacy of enabling working professionals to pursue rigorous higher education alongside their careers. As AI-driven technological change reshapes professional work, connecting academic depth with the capabilities professionals need to address evolving challenges at work becomes even more important. I look forward to working with our faculty, colleagues and industry partners to strengthen this integration, expand meaningful learning opportunities, and extend WILP’s impact for both professionals and the organisations they serve.”
Dr. Bhatt brings nearly three decades of experience spanning business leadership, enterprise technology, consulting, professional education and workforce capability development. At NIIT Limited, he served as Executive Vice President – New Technologies and earlier led StackRoute, its enterprise technology learning business, expanding its portfolio across cloud computing, data, artificial intelligence, cybersecurity and software engineering. Previously, he held senior leadership roles at Manipal Global Education Services and Infosys, spanning enterprise learning, technology consulting, competency development and large-scale workforce education.
About BITS Pilani Work Integrated Learning Programmes (WILP)
BITS Pilani’s Work Integrated Learning Programmes (WILP) are designed for working professionals, enabling them to pursue higher education while continuing to build their careers. For over 46 years, BITS Pilani WILP has worked closely with organisations to support talent development while helping professionals build new capabilities and advance their careers. Today, 52,000+ learners are actively enrolled in BITS Pilani WILP programmes, supported by a 1.5 lakh+ strong alumni network across 32 countries. Trusted by 1,050+ organisations, BITS Pilani WILP continues to bring academic learning closer to the evolving needs of professionals and the workplace.
