Mumbai, 26th October, 2026: upGrad, Asia’s leading integrated skilling and workforce development company, has announced that Nippun Sharma has joined upGrad GSP (Global Study Partners), its B2B study abroad and international student recruitment platform. At upGrad GSP, Nippun will play the role of scaling the student recruitment vertical, by expanding the recruitment partner network, deepening institutional relationships, and strengthening operational capabilities with technology and AI. He will focus on building an efficient, partner-first business that creates sustainable value for recruitment partners, institutions and students.
Nippun brings a diverse professional background spanning leading organisations across FMCG, telecommunications, hospitality, technology and international education. His career includes roles at Hindustan Unilever (HUL), Vadilal, Samsung, Vodafone and OYO, followed by senior business leadership roles at ApplyBoard and LeverageEdu.
Joining Nippun is Ramish Jafery as Head of Admissions. Ramish brings close to a decade of experience across the study abroad and EdTech sectors, with a strong track record in leadership, business strategy, revenue growth, and scaling large-scale operations.
Commenting on his appointment, Nippun Sharma said: “International education is evolving rapidly, with student interest expanding beyond the traditional Big Four destinations and technology reshaping how students, institutions and recruitment partners connect. I’m excited to join upGradGSP at this pivotal time. My focus will be on building a scalable, partner-first B2B business, strengthening partnerships, leveraging technology and creating a more transparent, student-centric ecosystem that drives sustainable growth and expands access to global education.”
Myleeta Williams, CEO, upGrad International, added: “We’re excited to welcome such exceptional talent as we strengthen our presence in India, expand our destination portfolio, and scale our operations to drive the next phase of growth.”
About upGrad: Started in 2015, upGrad — Asia’s leading integrated skilling and workforce development company, powering the complete learning cycle of individuals. It offers a range of online and hybrid skilling programs and certifications under its B2C portfolio and facilitates top Indian and global universities to offer their Diploma, Master’s, and Executive Doctorates, with all degrees awarded solely by the respective universities, supporting every career stage of individuals – from first job to boardroom. Additionally, selected programs are tailored for Enterprise clients under the corporate skilling division, along with other recruitment and staffing services. More details at (https://www.upgrad.com)
