NIIT Limited is undergoing a leadership transition that underscores a new chapter in its growth trajectory. The company announced that Pankaj Prabhakar Jathar will resign from the position of Chief Executive Officer, effective October 14, 2026, in order to pursue other interests. He will be relieved from services by October 22, 2026, and will step out of Senior Managerial Personnel roles thereafter. The move signals a planned leadership handover as NIIT looks to consolidate momentum across its business footprint.
In a linked development, the Nomination and Remuneration Committee spearheaded a leadership transition by approving the appointment of Anish Kumar Sarkar as Chief Executive Officer and Key Managerial Personnel, effective October 14, 2026. Sarkar arrives with a track record in driving growth, transformation, and strategic acquisitions across corporate services, having most recently served as Managing Director – India and Director for the India/Philippines/Indonesia cluster at Pluxee (formerly Sodexo BRS), and as CEO of Mercer India. His career also includes senior leadership roles at Capgemini, where he built expertise in growth strategy, client partnerships, and technology-enabled transformation.
This leadership blend—combining strategic growth experience with digital and human-capital know-how—positions NIIT to pursue its initiatives in an increasingly tech-enabled education and services landscape. As the company charts its next phase under Sarkar’s stewardship, watchers will be watching how the new leadership reorients priorities, accelerates transformation programs, and sustains momentum built under the outgoing CEO. The transition also reflects a broader industry pattern where seasoned executives with cross-industry experience are tapped to steer technology- and learning-focused organizations through evolving markets.