Info Edge: Hitesh Oberoi Steps Down as MD & CEO; Sanjeev Bikhchandani Takes Over
Info Edge's MD & CEO, Hitesh Oberoi, is stepping down on December 2, 2026, after 27 years. He will become a Non-Executive Director. Sanjeev Bikhchandani will take over as Executive Vice Chairman, MD & Group CEO from December 3, 2026. The board meeting occurred on October 28, 2026.
The change in top executive leadership, particularly the transition of a long-serving MD & CEO and the expanded role of the founder, can have a significant impact on the company's strategic direction and operations, even with continuity in board presence.
The announcement details a planned leadership transition with key figures stepping down from operational roles and taking on new advisory or board positions. While it marks the end of an era for Mr. Oberoi's operational tenure, the continuity in board presence and the appointment of Mr. Bikhchandani suggest a strategic continuation rather than a negative event.
Info Edge (India) Limited announced a significant leadership transition following a Board of Directors meeting held on October 28, 2026. Mr. Hitesh Oberoi will step down from his positions as Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer, effective December 2, 2026, after nearly 27 years with the company. Mr. Oberoi cited a desire to focus on personal interests in education, entrepreneurship, investing, and philanthropy, as well as spending more time with his family.
The Board expressed its appreciation for Mr. Oberoi's contributions. Concurrently, the Board approved the appointment of Mr. Oberoi as an Additional Director, designated as a Non-Executive, Non-Independent Director, effective December 3, 2026, subject to shareholder approval. This will allow the company to continue benefiting from his extensive experience.
Furthermore, Mr. Sanjeev Bikhchandani has been appointed and re-designated as Executive Vice Chairman, Managing Director, and Group Chief Executive Officer, effective December 3, 2026, also subject to shareholder approval. This appointment is for a term ending April 26, 2031. The Board Meeting commenced at 10:30 a.m. IST and concluded at 01:45 p.m. IST on October 28, 2026.
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