Abhinav Upadhyay

Abhinav Upadhyay has a diverse and extensive work experience spanning various industries and roles. Abhinav is currently the Chief Marketing Officer at CollegeDekho, where they are focused on building a trusted student guidance ecosystem in the higher education space in India. Prior to this, Abhinav held the position of Mentor of Change at Atal Innovation Mission, a strategic nation-building initiative by the Government of India, where they mentored students in Atal Tinkering Labs and promoted change, innovation, and design thinking.

Abhinav has also served as the Chief Marketing Officer at Leverage Edu, a company dedicated to helping students fulfill their study abroad dreams through high-quality education worldwide. Additionally, they held the same role at Talentedge_In from October 2020 to May 2022.

Before their involvement in the education sector, Abhinav founded Better Foods, a social enterprise focused on bridging the gap between consumers and organic food producers. Abhinav also built and scaled Origin Bistro, a trendy hangout joint in Pune. Additionally, they worked as a Senior Growth Advisor at Avanti Learning Centres, where they led brand marketing, advertising, sales, and product management.

Abhinav's previous experience includes serving as the Head of Marketing & Innovation at Zee Learn Ltd, where they turnaround the company and implemented strategic marketing initiatives, resulting in significant revenue growth. Abhinav also worked at Thomas Cook India Limited, where they led the foreign exchange business and the remittance business.

Furthermore, Abhinav held key positions at Western Union, where they served as the Marketing Lead for India and the Marketing Manager for South & Southeast Asia. Abhinav was responsible for driving brand awareness, marketing strategy, advertising, and international marketing efforts across 60+ countries. Abhinav also worked as an Assistant Manager in Marketing at Tata Teleservices Ltd, where they oversaw brand marketing and communication across India.

Overall, Abhinav Upadhyay brings a wealth of experience in diverse industries and has a proven track record of driving growth, implementing innovative strategies, and leading successful marketing initiatives.

Abhinav Upadhyay has a diverse education history. Abhinav obtained a Master of Business Administration (MBA) degree in Brand Management from MICA | The School of Ideas. Additionally, they completed a Certificate in Digital Transformation from the University of Virginia Darden School of Business.

Prior to these degrees, Abhinav earned a Bachelor in Business Administration from the University of Lucknow. Abhinav also holds a Higher National Diploma in Computing and Multimedia from Edexcel, UK. Abhinav's secondary education took place at Seth M. R. Jaipuria School Lucknow, where they completed the ISC program with a focus on Physics, Chemistry, Biology, and Computer Science.

Besides their formal education, Abhinav has obtained various certifications. Abhinav received a certificate in Digital Transformation from the University of Virginia Darden School of Business in June 2020. Additionally, they obtained a certification in Fundamentals of Digital Marketing from Google in June 2020.