Allen appoints Rakesh Ranjan as CEO of digital arm Allen Online
Ranjan brings nearly two decades of experience across technology and consumer internet sectors.
has named Rakesh Ranjan as the chief executive officer of Allen Online, its digital education platform. Ranjan will drive the institute’s digital strategy with a focus on scaling technology- and AI-enabled learning solutions.
“India‘s massive education deficit can only be solved with the use of technology. We need to unlock every child’s potential by delivering quality learning outcomes at scale,” said Nitin Kukreja, CEO, Allen Career Institute.
“Rakesh has repeatedly scaled new-age technology businesses and solved complex problems. With him leading Allen Online, we will continue to be the gold standard for educational outcomes nationwide leveraging a 37-year-old pedagogical excellence along with next-generation, AI powered technology,” he added.
Ranjan brings nearly two decades of experience across technology and consumer internet sectors. At Zomato, he led the food delivery business to profitability and market leadership and built Hyperpure, its B2B supply chain arm. Earlier, he worked with Boston Consulting Group, advising Indian conglomerates. He holds an engineering degree from NSIT and an MBA from ISB Hyderabad.
"Technology in education has meaning only when it transforms outcomes for students. At Allen, we are building on decades of proven pedagogy and success stories to bring personalised, reliable, and high-quality learning experiences to millions of learners," said Ranjan.
He continued, "The goal is not just to widen access, but to ensure that every student, regardless of background or geography, has the opportunity to realise their potential."
Founded in 1988 in Kota, Rajasthan, Allen Career Institute is a test-prep institutions with over 300 classroom centres across 65 cities. It prepares students for exams such as NEET and JEE.
Allen's digital arm, Allen Online, headquartered in Bengaluru, delivers the institute’s pedagogy through content, assessments, feedback, and student support. The platform addresses more than a million student queries every month and has guided learners toward admissions in IITs, AIIMS, and leading government medical colleges.
Edited by Swetha Kannan