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.