Hero Vired, a learn tech company catering to professionals and higher education aspirants, has appointed Prarthana Agarwal as its head of finance. She will play a pivotal role in driving Hero Vired's financial growth by spearheading fundraising initiatives, streamlining processes and systems, conducting competition benchmarking, and identifying areas for improvement. 

Agarwal will oversee the company's financial stack, encompassing financial planning, expense management, tax compliance, financial, legal compliance, and establishing a robust company portfolio to attract investor funding opportunities.

She brings a wealth of expertise in strategic financial planning and analysis, with a proven track record in initiatives focused on risk reduction, productivity enhancement, and improved internal control. With over a decade of experience in the education and skilling domains, including acquisitions and fundraising, Hero Vired believes her appointment will fortify its financial foundations. 

Talking about the appointment, Akshay Munjal, founder, and CEO, of Hero Vired, stated, "We are pleased to welcome Prarthana to the Hero Vired leadership team. With her exceptional financial insight and in-depth understanding of the skilling landscape, she will be instrumental in streamlining processes and policies to ensure best industry practices and zero non-compliance."

Before joining Hero Vired, Agarwal served as the CFO at Centum Learning Ltd., where she demonstrated her prowess in implementing financial strategies that drove sustainable growth. Her professional journey also includes tenures at esteemed organisations such as PwC, Ernst & Young, and IL&FS Education/Skills Development Corp. Ltd. Her wealth of experience and expertise will undoubtedly contribute to Hero Vired's continued growth trajectory.

Agarwal holds a Master's degree in Business Administration from SP Jain Center of Management and is a Chartered Accountant from the Institute of Chartered Accountants of India.  

She said about her appointment, "I am excited to be a part of a team that's revolutionising how India learns and grows in its professional trajectory. Hero Vired is at the forefront of the LearnTech industry. I am thrilled to contribute to the company's mission of providing career-relevant programs to professionals and higher education aspirants."