Appointment Overview
On June 15, 2026, UNIVO, a leading Indian online higher‑education platform headquartered in Noida, Uttar Pradesh, announced that Nitin Golani has been appointed Chief Executive Officer. Golani will steer the company’s next phase of growth, emphasizing learner outcomes, university partnerships and the use of artificial intelligence for personalised and adaptive learning.
Executive Background
Golani brings more than twenty years of global experience across education, technology and consumer sectors. He has held senior leadership positions at Aakash Educational Services Limited, OYO, Ola Electric, Accenture Strategy and MetLife, where he led business transformation, digital growth, market expansion and large‑scale consumer‑focused operations.
Company Profile and Reach
UNIVO currently serves over 200,000 learners in more than 130 countries and collaborates with leading universities to deliver industry‑relevant degree and certification programmes. The firm has been listed by TIME among the World’s Top EdTech Rising Stars and is certified as a Great Place To Work®.
Management Commentary
In his statement, Golani said higher education is undergoing a significant transformation driven by technology, accessibility and evolving learner expectations, and he looks forward to strengthening UNIVO’s offerings and expanding access to high‑quality education. The company added that Golani’s strategic leadership and operational expertise position him well to lead UNIVO’s next phase of growth and innovation.