Chief Executive Officer

Job Description

Chief Executive Officer (CEO)

Industry: EdTech (Education Technology)

Location: Bangalore (Global Role)

Reporting To: Board of Directors / Board Chairman

Direct Reports: Executive Leadership Team (C-Suite, Business Unit Heads, Regional Directors)

Travel Requirement: 3040% International Travel

About the Company

We are a global EdTech organization transforming learning outcomes for millions of students, educators, and enterprises. Our portfolio spans digital learning platforms, SaaS-enabled learning solutions, content marketplaces, assessments, credentialing, and enterprise learning products. With operations across multiple geographies, we combine technology, pedagogy, and data to deliver measurable impact at scale.

Position Overview

We are seeking a visionary and results-driven Chief Executive Officer (CEO) to lead a high-growth global EdTech organization into its next phase of expansion and sustained profitability. The CEO will hold full P&L accountability and drive strategic direction, operational excellence, innovation, and global market leadership.

This role requires a proven executive with deep experience scaling profitable, technology-driven enterprisespreferably within the EdTech or B2B SaaS ecosystem.

Key Responsibilities

1. Strategic Leadership & Vision

• Develop and execute a 35 year strategic growth roadmap aligned with Board and shareholder expectations.
• Drive global expansion, competitive positioning, and innovation strategy.
• Establish measurable organizational goals, KPIs, and accountability systems.
• Foster a culture of innovation, performance excellence, and customer-centricity.
• Communicate strategic priorities effectively to Board, investors, employees, and partners.
• Identify emerging opportunities in global EdTech markets.

2. Financial Leadership & P&L Ownership

• Own complete P&L responsibility across global operations.
• Drive revenue growth while maintaining sustainable profitability.
• Develop annual budgets, forecasts, and financial performance plans.
• Monitor key metrics including revenue, margins, CAC, LTV, burn rate, and cash flow.
• Ensure cost discipline and strategic capital allocation.
• Present quarterly financial performance to the Board.
• Oversee regulatory compliance, audit standards, and financial governance.

3. Operational Excellence

• Lead execution of strategic initiatives across global business units.
• Optimize processes, systems, and structures for scalability.
• Oversee technology infrastructure, cybersecurity, and data protection.
• Monitor operational KPIs and implement corrective actions.
• Ensure quality standards and compliance frameworks are maintained.

4. Business Development & Growth

• Identify and evaluate new markets, product extensions, partnerships, and M&A opportunities.
• Lead negotiations for major enterprise and government contracts.
• Drive diversified revenue streams across regions and segments.
• Develop effective pricing and go-to-market strategies.

5. Product & Technology Strategy

• Oversee product roadmap aligned with market needs and profitability targets.
• Drive innovation in digital learning platforms and user experience.
• Ensure scalable and secure technology infrastructure.

Monitor competitive landscape and emerging technologies.

6. Leadership & Organizational Development

• Build and mentor a high-performing executive leadership team.
• Establish succession planning and talent development frameworks.
• Implement performance management and incentive systems.
• Champion diversity, inclusion, and global collaboration.
• Lead organizational change and transformation initiatives.

7. Governance & Stakeholder Management

• Maintain strong Board engagement and transparent reporting.
• Oversee governance, risk management, and compliance frameworks.
• Represent the organization at industry forums, investor events, and media engagements.
• Strengthen relationships with investors, regulators, and strategic stakeholders.

Key Qualifications

Education

• Bachelors degree in Business, Management, Engineering, Computer Science, or related field (Required).
• MBA or equivalent advanced business qualification (Preferred).

Experience

• 10+ years of executive leadership experience.
• Minimum 7 years in CEO or equivalent C-suite role.
• Demonstrated success scaling technology-driven businesses profitably.
• Proven P&L management experience across multi-region operations.
• Experience growing revenue from $50M+ to $500M+ preferred.
• Strong investor relations and fundraising exposure.
• EdTech or B2B SaaS industry experience highly desirable.

Core Competencies

Strategic Leadership Vision setting, growth planning, market positioning

Financial Acumen Budgeting, profitability optimization, capital allocation

Operational Management Process optimization, governance, risk management

Business Development Deal negotiation, partnerships, M&A

Technology Orientation SaaS metrics, digital transformation, innovation

Global Leadership Cross-cultural management, international expansion

Communication Excellence Board-level presentation, investor engagement

Performance Metrics

Financial

• Revenue growth and margin expansion
• CAC:LTV ratio > 3:1
• Gross margins (6075% SaaS benchmark)
• Cash flow management

Operational

• Executive retention > 80%
• Product delivery timelines
• Platform reliability and uptime
• Customer NPS and retention

Strategic

• Market share growth
• Geographic expansion milestones
• Partnership and alliance development

Compensation & Benefits

Competitive base salary (market aligned)

Performance bonus (4060% of base)

Equity participation (Stock Options / RSUs)

Long-term retention incentives

Executive benefits package (health, retirement, insurance)

Relocation and expatriate support (if applicable)

Flexible/hybrid executive working arrangement

Working Conditions

Full-time executive role

Hybrid structure with global coordination

Flexibility across time zones

Based in Bangalore with global oversight

1. Equal Opportunity Employer

We are committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion. Applications are welcome from candidates of all backgrounds and experiences.

Application Process

Interested candidates should submit:

• Detailed CV/Resume
• Cover Letter highlighting EdTech and P&L achievements
• References (including Board-level references if available)
• Brief vision statement for global EdTech growth
• Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis.