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  • Mrinal Srivastava Returns to XED as Chief Technology Officer

    Mrinal Srivastava

    Mumbai: XED has announced the return of Mrinal Srivastava as Chief Technology Officer (CTO), marking a significant step in the company’s commitment to advancing AI-driven innovation and digital transformation in executive learning.

    A seasoned leader in digital and AI transformation, Mrinal Srivastava brings deep expertise in enterprise-scale innovation, strategic foresight, and product-led growth.

    Over his distinguished career, he has led large-scale digital initiatives, scaled enterprise platforms, and co-founded successful technology ventures, translating vision into impactful results.

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    Mrinal Srivastava to Lead AI-First Strategy at XED

    At XED, Srivastava will spearhead the company’s AI-First strategy, focusing on developing Agentic AI solutions designed to enhance learner engagement, deliver hyper-personalized experiences, and improve operational efficiency.

    His reappointment reflects XED’s renewed commitment to building scalable, sustainable, and technology-driven solutions tailored for executive education in a rapidly evolving business environment.

    Career Achievements of Mrinal Srivastava

    Before rejoining XED, Mrinal Srivastava held senior leadership roles at Infosys and Virtusa Corp., where he directed multi-million-dollar digital transformation programs, cloud migrations, and enterprise innovations for global Fortune 25 companies, including UnitedHealth Group and JPMorgan Chase. He also brings entrepreneurial expertise from ventures in social media and product-based technology startups.

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    An alumnus of IIT Kanpur (B.Tech), the Indian School of Business (MBA), and Cornell University’s Senior Executive Leadership Program, Srivastava also holds advanced certifications in AI strategies and cloud technologies.

    “We are thrilled to welcome Mrinal back to XED,” said John Kallelil, Founder & Managing Director. “His vision, technical expertise, and passion for innovation will strengthen our mission of transforming executive learning experiences with AI. With Mrinal leading technology, we are well-positioned to redefine the future of AI-enabled education.”

    Expressing his excitement, Mrinal Srivastava stated, “Returning to XED was always a cherished goal. I look forward to shaping executive education by creating AI-powered learning experiences that deliver meaningful impact to leaders globally. Together with our teams, we aim to build solutions that are innovative, scalable, and transformative.”

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    • Salil Urunkar

      Salil Urunkar is a senior journalist and the editorial mind behind Sahyadri Startups. With years of experience covering Pune’s entrepreneurial rise, he’s passionate about telling the real stories of founders, disruptors, and game-changers.

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