Hitesh Oberoi to step down as MD and CEO; Sanjeev Bikhchandani to take over
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Hitesh Oberoi will step down as Managing Director and CEO after close of business on December 2, 2026, ending nearly 27 years at Info Edge and over 16 years as MD and CEO. Subject to shareholder approval, he becomes an Additional Director and non-executive, non-independent promoter director from December 3. Sanjeev Bikhchandani will take over as Executive Vice Chairman, Managing Director and Group CEO from December 3 through April 26, 2031, subject to shareholder approval.
Continuity is supported by the planned handover, but Oberoi's exit as CEO may weigh on sentiment. His continued board role should help stability.