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Physics Wallah (PW) Appoints Blinkit’s Amit Sachdeva as CFO

Bringing extensive experience in finance, Amit Sachdeva joins PW’s leadership to support financial oversight and planning through strategic insights at Physics Wallah

By Aryan Sharma
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(L-R) Alakh Pandey (Founder & CEO, PW), Amit Sachdeva (CFO, PW) and Prateek Maheshwari (Co-Founder, PW)

Physics Wallah (PW) has appointed ex-Blinkit Amit Sachdeva as its Chief Finance Officer. With a career in finance, prior to Physics Wallah Amit has worked across multiple industries in Consumer Tech, IT/ITeS, and has held leadership roles at organizations such as IGT Solutions, Blinkit, and Wipro.

During his career, Amit has brought his leadership to financial strategy and driving transformation initiatives. A Chartered Accountant from the Institute of Chartered Accountants of India and a Certified Public Accountant in the USA, Amit is an alumnus of Shri Ram College of Commerce (SRCC), University of Delhi.

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Mr. Alakh Pandey, CEO of Physics Wallah, emphasized on the value of this appointment, stating, “Amit’s experience in financial leadership and his focus on robust corporate governance will be invaluable as we continue our efforts to grow and broaden our educational impact. His approach to finance as a transformative tool aligns with PW’s goals, and we’re happy to welcome him.”

At PW, Amit has accepted the role of Chief Finance Officer and will lead the strategic and financial initiatives and strengthen the company’s vision of making quality education accessible.

Reflecting on his new role, Amit said, “Joining Physics Wallah is a great opportunity to support an organization seeking to make education accessible to so many. I am thankful to Alakh Sir and Prateek Sir for this opportunity and PW’s objective to broaden educational access and be of help to students working towards their goals.

With Amit’s leadership, Physics Wallah aims to bolster its financial oversight and planning, enable its efforts towards sustainable growth and advance its objective of providing quality education.

About Physics Wallah(PW)

Physics Wallah (PW), an Indian EdTech company, was founded in 2020 by Alakh Pandey and Prateek Maheshwari. Headquartered in Noida, Uttar Pradesh, PW aims to democratize education across India through online, offline and hybrid platforms. Initially launched as a YouTube channel in 2014, PW now offers free education to students through its YouTube channels in multiple vernacular languages.

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PW aims to create a hybrid education ecosystem in the country by establishing tech-enabled offline and hybrid centers in cities nationwide as on date. PW’s offerings span various educational segments, including Gurukulam Schools, test preparation in multiple categories, a skilling vertical, higher education, and study abroad. Additionally, the company also has an Institute of Innovation (IOI) that provides  residential job-ready programs. PW has raised funding from investors, including Hornbill Capital, Lightspeed Ventures, Westbridge and GSV Ventures.

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