Byjus Appoints Infosys’ Richard Lobo As Executive Advisor

BYJU'S appointed veteran Richard Lobo as an exclusive advisor to help transform its Human Resources function. Richard joins BYJU’s after a 23-year career at Infosys, where he held various leadership roles, most recently serving as its EVP and Head of Human Resources. 

In his new role, Richard Lobo will actively guide BYJU’S management on organisational change and transformation, to create an outstanding workplace for its employees.  

As a proven leader with deep experience in developing global talent and building a culture of success, Richard brings world-class expertise in human resources, people process and organisational transformation, as well as demonstrated success in enabling scale. 

Byju Raveendran, founder and CEO, and Divya Gokulnath, Co-founder, BYJU'S, said, “We extend our warmest welcome to Richard Lobo as he becomes an integral part of the BYJU'S family. His extensive experience and leadership in HR will be instrumental in further enriching our work culture and ensuring that the welfare of our team members remains at the core of every decision we take.” 

Commenting on his appointment, Richard Lobo, said, “I’m excited to take on this pivotal role and work closely with the team at BYJU’s to build on their achievements and help transform the organisation to be future ready.” 

Starting his journey with the Godrej group in Mumbai, Richard joined Infosys in 2000 and played a pivotal role in its phenomenal growth story. He is credited with bringing technology and analytics to the HR function as Infosys scaled to become a global leader in technology and consulting. His exemplary leadership has been instrumental in transforming the HR function at Infosys, emphasising a strong focus on people and business alignment. Richard led the organisation through the dynamic changes in the new world of work, ensuring a seamless transition and fostering an inclusive and diverse work culture.