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Vijay K. Thadani

Vice Chairman and Managing Director, NIIT · India

✓ Verified current role· as of 2026-09-16

Vijay K. Thadani is the CEO of NIIT. Thadani is based in India. Thadani was born in 1951 and educated at Indian Institute of Technology Delhi.

Co-founder of NIIT (1981) along with Rajendra S. Pawar. Graduated from IIT Delhi in 1972 with a Bachelor of Technology in Electrical Engineering. Has led NIIT's globalization since 1991, expanding operations to over 40 countries.

Recent developments

AI summary of recent coverage

Recent coverage of NIIT has focused on the company's financial performance, including Q3 FY26 results and a 10.4% decline in profit at its managed training services division, alongside revenue growth. The headlines also reflect Vijay K. Thadani's commentary on India's need for increased upskilling and research spending, as well as NIIT's strategic expansion efforts, including the acquisition of MST Group in Europe to strengthen its managed learning services portfolio.

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Born
1951
Citizenship
India
Education
Indian Institute of Technology Delhi

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Vijay K. Thadani: FAQ

Who is Vijay K. Thadani?
Vijay K. Thadani is the Vice Chairman and Managing Director of NIIT, based in India.
What company does Vijay K. Thadani lead?
Vijay K. Thadani is CEO of NIIT.
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Vijay K. Thadani studied at Indian Institute of Technology Delhi.