Cuemath, a global online math learning platform backed by marquee investors like Alphabet’s independent growth fund CapitalG, Aspada, Falcon Edge, and Sequoia, has announced the appointment of Vivek Sunder as its new Chief Executive Officer. Both Manan’s and Vivek’s roles will take effect from 1 October 2021.
Vivek, 47, joins from Swiggy, India’s online food ordering and delivery platform, where he was the Chief Operating Officer between (2018) and (2021).
As Chief Executive Officer, Vivek will be responsible for Cuemath’s overall business and its global expansion. His 23 years of business and technology sector experience includes several leadership roles at Procter & Gamble, where he drove top and bottom-line growth, and expanded market share and margins in a challenging macroeconomic climate.
The appointment follows a planned succession strategy, where Cuemath’s founder, Manan Khurma will now become Chairman.
Manan Khurma, Cuemath’s Founder & Chairman, said, “I am excited to welcome Vivek to the Cuemath family. I am confident his proven track record and extensive experience building consumer brands, coupled with a laser-focus on industry-leading operational practices, will drive and extend Cuemath’s upward trajectory and become a leader in global Math education.”
Vivek Sunder, CEO designate of Cuemath, commented, “I’m excited to be part of Cuemath’s journey. I’m particularly impressed by Cuemath’s razor-sharp focus on a child’s learning outcomes. I am also drawn to the mission of democratizing math and aiming to create the next generation of thinkers and problem solvers. Manan’s passion for the subject and his focus on making math easy to love for all children is fascinating. I look forward to working beside Manan and scaling Cuemath to amazing new heights.”
