Veranda Learning Appoints Mohasin Khan as Chief Financial Officer

07 May 2025 CW Team

Mohasin takes over from Saradha Govindarajan, who steps down to pursue personal interests and commitments. A key contributor to Veranda 1.0, Saradha played an instrumental role in building the company’s financial systems, and Veranda extends its sincere gratitude for her service. A Chartered Accountant (CA) and Company Secretary (CS), Mohasin joined Veranda in 2022 and has since served as Deputy General Manager – Finance. His elevation reflects Veranda’s commitment to nurturing internal talent. Prior to Veranda, he held finance roles at Merit Data and Technology and Dr. Agarwal’s Eye Hospital and began his career with M. Srinivasan & Associates.

Welcoming him to the new role, Suresh Kalpathi, Executive Director and Chairman of Veranda Learning, said, “At Veranda, we believe in grooming leaders from within. Mohasin has demonstrated strong financial acumen and a deep commitment to our growth journey. His appointment reinforces our belief in investing in capable and committed individuals from our own ranks.”

Mohasin added, “It’s an honour to take on this role at a transformative time for Veranda. I look forward to further strengthening our financial frameworks to support sustainable and transparent growth.” As the company transitions into Veranda 2.0, with a sharper focus on value unbundling and business transformation, Mohasin’s leadership will be key to steering its financial strategy.

Abinaya Kalpathi appointed as AGM (Marketing): Veranda Learning announced the appointment of Abinaya Kalpathi as Assistant General Manager – Marketing. A well-qualified professional, Abinaya holds a bachelor’s degree from Imperial College London and a master’s degree from Queen’s University Belfast. In her new role, she will be playing a key role in driving brand strategy, digital outreach, and student engagement efforts across the company’s diverse portfolio.

These appointments highlight Veranda Learning’s focus on building a young, future-ready leadership team to drive innovation, operational excellence, and brand growth.

(BSE)

Veranda Learning Solutions, a listed enterprise offering end-to-end solutions in the education space, has announced Saurani Pathan Mohasin Khan as its new Chief Financial Officer (CFO). The Board approved at its meeting held on May 5, 2025 based on the recommendation of the Audit Committee and the Nomination and Remuneration Committee (NRC). Mohasin takes over from Saradha Govindarajan, who steps down to pursue personal interests and commitments. A key contributor to Veranda 1.0, Saradha played an instrumental role in building the company’s financial systems, and Veranda extends its sincere gratitude for her service. A Chartered Accountant (CA) and Company Secretary (CS), Mohasin joined Veranda in 2022 and has since served as Deputy General Manager – Finance. His elevation reflects Veranda’s commitment to nurturing internal talent. Prior to Veranda, he held finance roles at Merit Data and Technology and Dr. Agarwal’s Eye Hospital and began his career with M. Srinivasan & Associates. Welcoming him to the new role, Suresh Kalpathi, Executive Director and Chairman of Veranda Learning, said, “At Veranda, we believe in grooming leaders from within. Mohasin has demonstrated strong financial acumen and a deep commitment to our growth journey. His appointment reinforces our belief in investing in capable and committed individuals from our own ranks.” Mohasin added, “It’s an honour to take on this role at a transformative time for Veranda. I look forward to further strengthening our financial frameworks to support sustainable and transparent growth.” As the company transitions into Veranda 2.0, with a sharper focus on value unbundling and business transformation, Mohasin’s leadership will be key to steering its financial strategy. Abinaya Kalpathi appointed as AGM (Marketing): Veranda Learning announced the appointment of Abinaya Kalpathi as Assistant General Manager – Marketing. A well-qualified professional, Abinaya holds a bachelor’s degree from Imperial College London and a master’s degree from Queen’s University Belfast. In her new role, she will be playing a key role in driving brand strategy, digital outreach, and student engagement efforts across the company’s diverse portfolio. These appointments highlight Veranda Learning’s focus on building a young, future-ready leadership team to drive innovation, operational excellence, and brand growth. (BSE)

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