Bengaluru, 9th September 2026 – KLAY Preschools, India’s leading early childhood education and care provider, has appointed Megha Latawa as Senior Vice President, Human Resources. She joins with a strong track record of building high-performing organizations and a deep understanding of how people and culture can drive business results.
Megha brings significant experience across retail, e-commerce and FMCG. She has held key HR leadership roles at the Aditya Birla Group and Udaan and most recently served as the Chief Human Resources Officer at iD Fresh Food. Her experience spans organisation design, talent strategy, culture building and developing people practices that enable businesses to grow sustainably.
At KLAY, she will oversee the human resources function, focusing on building team capabilities, shaping culture, and developing talent as KLAY expands its presence across India. Her appointment comes at an important stage in KLAY’s journey, as the organisation continues to invest in its people and be future-ready.
Commenting on the appointment, Abhishek Joshi, Chief Executive Officer, KLAY, said, “At KLAY, our people are central to the quality of experience we create for children and families. As we continue to expand, building a robust, engaged and future-ready organisation becomes increasingly important. Megha brings deep experience in shaping people strategies and building high-performing cultures, and we are delighted to welcome her to the KLAY leadership team. I am confident that her leadership will play an important role in driving our organisation into its next phase of growth.”
Megha Latawa, SVP Human Resources, KLAY, said, “I am excited to join KLAY at this stage of its journey. The company has a clear purpose and a strong connection with the families it serves, creating a meaningful opportunity to shape an organisation that is equipped for the future. I look forward to working closely with the leadership and teams to strengthen the culture, develop the capabilities we need, and create an environment where people can contribute meaningfully to KLAY’s continued growth.”
Her appointment further solidifies KLAY’s leadership team, building on a strong people-first culture to deliver high-quality early childhood education and care at scale.
About KLAY (Founding Years Learning Solutions)
KLAY is India’s leading chain of preschools and daycare centres, trusted by over 80,000 families to give their children the best possible start in life. Founded in 2011, KLAY creates safe, nurturing, and engaging environments where children learn and grow, supported by passionate facilitators, modern infrastructure, and a proven pedagogy. As a trusted parenting partner to leading Fortune 500 organisations, KLAY brings together learning, care, and family support into a single, integrated proposition. The institution operates 180+ self-managed centres across 20+ cities in India, backed by 500+ corporate partnerships and a workforce of 3,500+ dedicated professionals – building the foundation for life, one child at a time.
