Mumbai, Maharashtra, India, November 2025 — GrayQuest, India’s largest education-focused fintech company, has announced the appointment of Rishi Kapoor as its new Chief Operating Officer (COO). This elevation marks a significant milestone in Rishi’s impactful journey within the organization, following his successful tenure as Chief of Staff.
With over a decade of diverse experience spanning technology, consulting, commercial development, and operations, Rishi brings a dynamic mix of strategic insight, execution excellence, and cross-sector leadership to his new role. At GrayQuest, he will focus on scaling operations, driving organizational efficiency, and steering long-term business transformation as the company continues to expand its footprint across India’s rapidly growing education fintech ecosystem.
Before stepping into the COO role, Rishi served as Chief of Staff at GrayQuest, where he played a pivotal role in shaping strategy, optimizing processes, and strengthening cross-functional alignment. Earlier, he worked at Meesho in Business – Strategy & Operations, where he contributed to growth strategy formulation and operational excellence within the fast-paced e-commerce environment.
Prior to Meesho, Rishi was part of Strategy& (a PwC network firm) as Senior Associate, advising clients on growth, transformation, and business optimization. His career also includes a five-year tenure at Dow, where he led commercial development and sales across South Asia and APAC, driving strategic business growth in specialty plastics and B2B markets.
Rishi began his professional journey with Larsen & Toubro and Indian Oil Corporation Limited (IOCL), gaining strong engineering and industrial exposure early in his career. A graduate of the Indian School of Business (ISB), where he earned his MBA in Finance and Strategy and was recognized as an ISB Scholar of Excellence (Rank 3), Rishi brings both analytical depth and leadership acumen to his role at GrayQuest.
His appointment reflects GrayQuest’s focus on operational agility, leadership strength, and sustainable growth as it continues to redefine financial accessibility and innovation in the education sector.
About GrayQuest
GrayQuest is India’s largest education-focused fintech company, offering innovative financial solutions that simplify how families and institutions manage education payments. Its core product—a monthly fee payment plan—allows students and parents to pay fees in convenient installments at zero extra cost, complemented by insurance and value-added benefits.
Serving more than 4,000+ educational institutions and 2 million+ students across India, GrayQuest also provides SaaS, payments, and BNPL solutions tailored for the education sector. Backed by India’s leading entrepreneurs and investors including founders and CXOs of CRED, Udaan, Flipkart, OyO, Shaadi, and Pidilite, the company continues to build a fast-paced, high-empathy work culture rooted in innovation and impact.
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