Mumbai, October 27, 2026: upGrad has appointed Nippun Sharma and Ramish Jafery to senior roles at its B2B study-abroad and international student recruitment platform, Global Study Partners (GSP), as part of efforts to strengthen its leadership team.
Nippun Sharma, who has held leadership positions at ApplyBoard, LeverageEdu, Samsung, and Hindustan Unilever (HUL), will oversee partner networks and drive strategic expansion for GSP. Ramish Jafery has been named Head of Admissions, with a mandate to accelerate operational scale and admissions growth at the platform.
Leadership experience in edtech and industry
Sharma brings cross-industry and edtech experience to GSP, leveraging his background to support the platform’s expansion and partnerships. Jafery will focus on enhancing admissions processes and supporting the company’s growth targets.
Focus on study-abroad recruitment
Global Study Partners is upGrad’s B2B platform for international student recruitment and study-abroad services. The appointments are aimed at strengthening GSP’s position in the sector.
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