Sukanta Das is new MD of Oxford University Press India
Oxford University Press has appointed Sukanta Das as the managing director of its India branch, which also looks after Sri Lanka, Bangladesh, Nepal, and the UAE.
Based in Delhi-NCR, Das will spearhead OUP’s strategic expansion and growth across India to drive OUP’s comprehensive portfolio, which encompasses school education, higher education, academic programs, English language teaching, blended learning, and dictionaries.
Before joining OUP, Sukanta held a prominent leadership role at Vodafone Idea, where he led the largest cluster, Gujarat, as business head.
Fathima Dada, managing director – education, Oxford University Press, said, “Sukanta brings with him extensive consumer expertise and a wealth of experience. We are confident that he will leverage his knowledge and insights to benefit our mission of advancing knowledge and learning. We believe he will be a valuable addition to the India team, helping us continue to grow in the region.”
Sukanta Das replaced Sumanta Datta who moved on from OUP in November 2024.
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