upGrad KnowledgeHut, part of the Asian higher edtech major upGrad appoints Swati Topno as Director- Human Resources.
In her new role, she would focus on implementing the company’s people strategy, building capability for expansion, resourcing, talent development, and enabling culture frameworks, etc of the organization.
Subramanyam Reddy, CEO and Founder, upGrad KnowledgeHut said, “We are delighted and welcome Swati to the KnowledgeHut team as the Director of Human Resources. As a high-growth ed-tech startup, we are rapidly scaling our business, expanding the platform and enhancing the consumer experience.”
“Hiring the right talent and engaging them effectively will play an important role in our mission to power the growth of KnowledgeHut. Swati’s diverse experience spanning geographies will help us scale our business agenda further while constructing a talent framework.” He added.
Commenting on her appointment, Swati Topno said, “It is indeed exciting to be a part of KnowledgeHut. The scale and scope of the potential market is yet to be tapped and presents us with an opportunity to build a strong ecosystem.”
“I look forward to working closely with the founders and the leadership team to prioritize profitability and build a credible employee value proposition that contributes to the larger vision of the company.” She added.
She has over 15 years of rich experience in human resources. Swati started her professional journey in 2005 with Haldex India Ltd, her earlier assignment was with Infinity Learn by Sri Chaitanya group of colleges as the Head- Human Resources. Previously, she has been also associated with Flipkart, Deloitte, Capgemini India, Pepsico India, etc.
Swati holds MBA in human resource management from Symbiosis International University.
