Cherian Thomas, former Senior Vice-President at edtech giant Byju’s, has departed to become the CEO of Impending Inc, the developer behind apps like Heads Up, Clear, and Classics. With a strong background in consumer tech, Thomas will concentrate on expanding Impending’s product range and nurturing global talent. He played a pivotal role in establishing Byju’s US operations and as CEO of its subsidiary Osmo, achieving over $100 million in FY21 revenue. Having previously co-founded and sold Cucumbertown to Cookpad, he’s also known for his contributions at gaming major Zynga. This move follows challenges at Byju’s, including loan repayment concerns and workforce reductions.
Cherian Thomas, senior vice president of Byju, resigns and joins Impending as CEO
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