Newton School Strengthens Market Leadership with Key Executive Appointments

Newton School, a leading EdTech platform building an AI-powered neo-university, has appointed two senior executives, Prashant Kohli as Senior Director Marketing and Paridhi Agarwal as Assistant Vice President-Business, to strengthen its market leadership and expand operations nationally.

Paridhi Agarwal brings 14 years of business management experience to Newton School, including a six-year tenure at Flipkart, where she specialized in lifestyle categories and led category teams. She also worked at UNILEVER, boosting revenue in the skincare portfolio. At Newton School, Paridhi will head the Data Science department, overseeing a team of 100, and focus on driving growth and customer experience through outcome-based learning.

Prashant Kohli, with 14 years of experience across sectors like Consumer Tech, FMCG, and Pet-care, joins Newton School from Wiggles, where he was Chief Marketing Officer. He is known for his growth framework focusing on People, Strategy, and Learning. At Newton School, Prashant will be responsible for brand building and driving growth, leveraging his marketing experience.

Commenting on her appointment, Paridhi Agarwal said, “As I join Newton School, I am reminded of my transformative journey at IIM Lucknow, shaping not just my career but my character. Newton’s vision reflects my journey, and I am committed to bridging the gap between learners and industry demands.”

Prashant Kohli expressed his excitement, saying, “I am excited to be a core part of Newton School and contribute to their transformational journey. The role is a unique opportunity considering the strong push that the Indian government is giving to technology as an enabler in almost every sector of the economy.”

Siddharth Maheshwari, Co-founder of Newton School, commented, “We are thrilled to have Prashant and Paridhi join our team and eagerly anticipate their contributions in maximizing the potential of Newton School’s pioneering position. Education plays a significant role in nation-building, and under Prashant and Paridhi’s leadership, I am confident Newton School will continue to thrive as a hub of developing next-gen leaders of the nation.”

Newton School has become a prominent institute and the go-to choice of students for Artificial Intelligence and Data Science by offering industry-relevant and high-quality education. The appointments of Paridhi Agarwal and Prashant Kohli are expected to propel Newton School to newer heights, bridging the gap between traditional education and industry demands.