Zee Learn Appoints Shiv Kumar Gupta as Non-Executive Independent Director
Zee Learn Limited has appointed Mr. Shiv Kumar Gupta as Additional Director in the Non-Executive Independent category, effective January 22, 2026, for a three-year term. The appointment, approved by the Board following Nomination and Remuneration Committee recommendation, brings over 23 years of strategic finance leadership experience across education, technology, and services sectors. Mr. Gupta, a Chartered Accountant and US CPA with advanced executive education from IIM Ahmedabad and Wharton, has held key leadership roles including CFO positions at Mayo College and ApplyBoard India/APAC, strengthening the company's board with valuable financial expertise and governance experience.

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Zee Learn Limited has strengthened its board leadership with the appointment of Mr. Shiv Kumar Gupta as Additional Director in the category of Non-Executive Independent Director, effective January 22, 2026. The appointment was approved by the Board of Directors through a resolution passed by circulation, following the recommendation of the Nomination and Remuneration Committee.
Appointment Details
The key parameters of Mr. Gupta's appointment are outlined below:
| Parameter: | Details |
|---|---|
| Position: | Additional Director (Non-Executive Independent) |
| Effective Date: | January 22, 2026 |
| Term Duration: | 3 years |
| Approval Required: | Shareholder approval at next General Meeting |
| Retirement Clause: | Not liable to retire by rotation |
Mr. Gupta has confirmed that he is not debarred from holding the office of Directors pursuant to any SEBI order or any other authority. His appointment has been made in accordance with the applicable provisions of the Companies Act, 2013, and Listing Regulations.
Professional Background
Mr. Shiv Kumar Gupta brings extensive strategic finance leadership experience spanning over 23 years across multiple sectors including education, technology, payments, and services. As a qualified Chartered Accountant and US CPA, he has completed advanced executive education from IIM Ahmedabad and Wharton.
His expertise encompasses several critical areas:
- Governance and controls implementation
- Capital allocation and strategic finance
- M&A and IPO readiness
- Treasury and regulatory compliance
- Enterprise-wide transformation initiatives
Leadership Experience
Mr. Gupta has held impactful leadership positions across diverse organizations. He served as the first professional CFO in Mayo College's 150-year history, where he centralized finance operations across multiple institutions and introduced structured monthly MIS reporting. At ApplyBoard India/APAC, he built the finance function from ground up for a CAD 4.00 billion-valued EdTech platform, implementing NetSuite and supporting IPO readiness initiatives.
During his tenure at Verifone Asia Pacific, he oversaw finance operations across more than 15 countries, driving pricing strategy and ERP integrations across diverse markets. His experience includes managing multi-jurisdictional treasury operations and supporting complex group structures with robust risk oversight.
Board Independence
The company has confirmed that Mr. Shiv Kumar Gupta is not related to any existing Director on the Board, ensuring his independence in the Non-Executive Independent Director role. This appointment aligns with corporate governance best practices and regulatory requirements for board composition.
The appointment strengthens Zee Learn's board with additional financial expertise and governance experience, particularly valuable given Mr. Gupta's extensive background in the education sector and his track record in building scalable finance functions across high-growth organizations.
Historical Stock Returns for Zee Learn
| 1 Day | 5 Days | 1 Month | 6 Months | 1 Year | 5 Years |
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| +1.40% | 0.0% | -9.32% | -33.47% | -18.91% | -47.42% |

































