Emeritus, part of Eruditus, has appointed Sachin Mohan as Head of University Partnerships – India, effective July 2026. The appointment underscores the global edtech company’s continued investment in India, one of its most strategic growth markets, as it strengthens collaborations with leading academic institutions to expand executive education offerings.
In his new role, Sachin will lead Emeritus’ university partnership strategy across India, working closely with premier institutions to develop and scale executive education programs that combine academic excellence with industry relevance.
Sachin brings more than 15 years of experience in strategic partnerships, business development, P&L management, and enterprise sales across the technology, higher education, and digital sectors. Throughout his career, he has worked across India, Southeast Asia, Australia, the United Kingdom, and the United States.
Before joining Emeritus, Sachin served at Great Learning, where he led global university partnerships with leading institutions across executive education, certificate programs, and university-led degree offerings. He also played a key role in scaling multiple businesses, including the company’s study abroad vertical in India. Earlier in his career, he held leadership positions at Capillary Technologies and Genpact Headstrong Capital Markets.
The appointment comes at a time when demand for executive education and career-focused learning continues to rise in India. According to Emeritus Market Insights, AI, technology, and leadership programs accounted for 70% of all new learner enrollments on the Emeritus platform in India during FY26, reflecting the growing preference for structured, outcome-driven professional learning. At the same time, universities are increasingly expanding beyond traditional degree programs to collaborate more closely with industry partners.
Commenting on the appointment, Avnish Singhal, President – India, APAC & Middle East, Emeritus, said:
“India is one of our fastest-growing markets – and more importantly, one where we believe the opportunity is still in its early stages. That is precisely what excites us. Professionals today are not upskilling reactively; instead, they are investing in learning as a thought-through strategy, across every stage of their careers. Universities are responding to that shift too – moving beyond their traditional student base to meet professionals where they are. The opportunity to connect these two ambitions – institutional reach and professional demand – is significant, and Sachin brings exactly the experience and leadership we need to build for the long term. As we continue investing in India, strengthening our university partnerships is a strategic priority.”
Expressing his enthusiasm about joining the organization, Sachin Mohan said:
“I’ve spent much of my career building partnerships between universities, learners and industry, and I believe India is entering a defining period for higher education. Institutions are looking for new ways to extend their reach while maintaining academic quality, and professionals increasingly expect learning that keeps pace with changing careers. Emeritus has built a strong reputation globally by bringing these two worlds together, and I’m excited to work with our university partners to help shape the next phase of growth in India.”
An alumnus of IIM Lucknow, IIIT Bangalore, and NSIT Delhi, Sachin will be based in Gurugram and will lead Emeritus’ university partnership initiatives across India.
About Emeritus
Emeritus, part of Eruditus, partners with more than 90 leading universities worldwide to deliver executive education, professional certificate, degree, and senior executive programs. The company has educated over one million learners across more than 90 countries through a combination of technology-enabled learning and academic excellence.
