Magic EdTech, a digital learning company focused on building technology and services for education providers, said it has appointed Runu Jain as chief human resources officer to lead its global people strategy as the company scales AI-enabled offerings and broadens its international footprint.
Jain brings more than 25 years of human resources leadership experience spanning talent strategy, organizational development, and culture transformation, with prior roles at Birlasoft, IBM, Genpact, Federal Express, Amway, and RPG Enterprises, according to the company. Magic EdTech said her work has included aligning leadership development, workforce planning, and employee engagement with business goals, and it cited multiple industry and company recognitions.
In the CHRO role, Jain will oversee talent development, culture, and organizational design across teams in the United States, India, the United Kingdom, and other locations. Magic EdTech said she will focus on strengthening its talent pipeline, advancing leadership development, and expanding programs tied to inclusion, engagement, and long-term career growth as the company prioritizes AI, accessibility, and platform engineering for education.
The company said the appointment comes as Magic EdTech marks 35 years in digital learning and continues to expand with new offices in locations including London and Indore, alongside deeper partnerships with AI and cloud providers and an expanded services portfolio across accessibility, data, and AI-native learning platforms.
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“Magic’s growth over the last few years has been driven by two things: our focus on learning outcomes and the people who make that work possible. As we scale our AI-enabled solutions and expand our global footprint, we need a people strategy that matches our ambition. Runu brings a deep understanding of building high-performing, human-centered organizations, and I’m excited to have her help shape the next phase of Magic’s journey.”
Acky Kamdar, CEO, Magic EdTech
“I’m thrilled to join Magic EdTech at a time when education and technology are converging in such meaningful ways. Magic’s commitment to access, equity, and learning outcomes really resonates with me. My focus will be to build on that strong foundation and create an environment where people can do their best work, grow their skills, and feel proud of the impact they’re making for learners around the world.
Runu Jain, Chief Human Resources Officer, Magic EdTech
