India, Nov. 27 -- Edtech startup upGrad has appointed Amitabh Kant, former G20 Sherpa of India and NITI Aayog CEO, as an independent non-executive director on its board.

In a statement, upGrad said that Kant's global experience will support upGrad's international expansion plans.

"Amitabh has spent his career shaping some of India's biggest transformational missions, and that perspective is invaluable as we deepen our global footprint and widen our impact," said Ronnie Screwvala, cofounder & chairperson of upGrad.

In his tenure, Kant was involved in major government programmes such as Make in India, Startup India, Incredible India and the Delhi-Mumbai Industrial Corridor.

He also served as India's G20 Sherpa during the country's presi...