Ankit Khirwal

Ankit Khirwal is an accomplished marketing professional with extensive experience in leadership roles across multiple industries. Currently serving as Head of Marketing at upGrad since August 2021, Ankit previously held the same title at Pepperfry from August 2015 to August 2021, where responsibilities included overseeing the entire customer journey and managing significant business segments. In the role of Business Head for Home Categories at Pepperfry, Ankit achieved remarkable growth and improved profit margins. Additionally, Ankit served as Head of Financial Planning & Strategy, successfully raising substantial funds and optimizing business planning across the organization. Ankit's career began at RBS International as an Analyst, focusing on deal origination and execution in major corporate sectors. Ankit holds a Post Graduate Programme in Management from the Indian Institute of Management Bangalore, along with qualifications as a Chartered Accountant and a Bachelor of Commerce from Shri Ram College of Commerce.