Ajit Nayak

Ajit Nayak is a seasoned professional with extensive experience in strategy and operations across various sectors. Currently serving as Director of Growth Strategy & Operations at SmartQ since July 2024, Nayak previously held the position of Director of Strategy in the CEO's Office at Vedantu from 2020 to 2024, focusing on corporate strategy, new growth initiatives, and market strategies. Prior experience includes working at KPMG India in Deals Strategy, where commercial due diligence was conducted for a private equity client, and earlier roles at Parikrma Humanity Foundation as a Teacher and at Infosys Technologies Ltd as a Systems Engineer. Educational qualifications include a GrowthX Fellowship (2023-2024), an MBA in Strategy and Finance from SVKM's Narsee Monjee Institute of Management Studies (2013-2015), and a Bachelor of Engineering in Telecommunication from Ramaiah Institute of Technology.