Oxford University Press, a department of the University of Oxford, has announced the appointment of Sukanta Das as the Managing Director of its India branch. Das will also have regional responsibilities in Sri Lanka, Bangladesh, Nepal, and the UAE.
Sukanta Das has replaced Sumanta Datta who moved on from OUP in November 2024.
Sukanta brings over two decades of diverse experience in commercial and consumer sectors, spanning large corporations and start-up ventures in India. Based in Delhi-NCR, he will spearhead OUP’s strategic expansion and growth across India to drive OUP’s comprehensive portfolio, which encompasses school education, higher education, academic programs, English language teaching, blended learning, and dictionaries.
Before joining OUP, Sukanta held a prominent leadership role at Vodafone Idea, where he led the largest cluster, Gujarat, as Business Head. His career journey includes key leadership positions with renowned organizations in India such as ITC, Eveready, CEAT, Vodafone, and Firefox Bikes (a Hero Motors Company). An accomplished professional, Sukanta is an alumnus of Calcutta University, the New Delhi Institute of Management, and IIM Ahmedabad.
Fathima Dada, Managing Director – Education, Oxford University Press, said, “Sukanta brings with him extensive consumer expertise and a wealth of experience. We are confident that he will leverage his knowledge and insights to benefit our mission of advancing knowledge and learning. We believe he will be a valuable addition to the India team, helping us continue to grow in the region.”
