University Living, a leading global student housing managed marketplace, has announced significant additions to its leadership team with the appointments of Sanjay Gupta as Chief Technology Officer (CTO) and Manoj Kumar Sharma as Head of Human Resources (HR). These strategic hires reflect University Living’s commitment to enhancing its technological capabilities and fostering an inclusive workplace culture.
With over two decades of experience in product, technology, and delivery management, Sanjay Gupta has previously excelled as Chief Delivery Officer at Nivesh and VP-Engineering at DMI, successfully managing complex digital transformation projects with globally dispersed teams. As the new CTO at University Living, Sanjay will be crucial in advancing the company’s tech platform to enhance the international student experience. His academic background, including a Post Graduate Certificate in Data Science, ML, and AI from IIT Roorkee (in progress), Business Management from IIM Bangalore, and a master’s in science from Delhi University, underscores his dedication to driving innovation and excellence.
Speaking on his new role, Sanjay Gupta said, “I am excited to join University Living and contribute to its mission of providing seamless and innovative housing solutions for students globally. I look forward to working with the team to drive technological advancements that will further elevate our platform and services.”
Embracing a transformative vision, Manoj Kumar Sharma, an IIM Calcutta alumnus with a distinguished career at Tata, Samsung, and Cure Fit, joins University Living as SVP and Global Head of HR. Sharma aims to revolutionize the HR landscape at University Living by fostering an inclusive and innovative workplace culture. His focus on HR strategies, employee growth, and talent retention ensures University Living remains a leader in the sector.
“I’m thrilled to join University Living, where employees and customers are equally valued. My mission is to create an engaging workplace culture that nurtures team members’ growth, empowering them to drive innovation and excellence. My goal is to support our team members’ development, ensuring we continue to attract and retain top talent.”
Saurabh Arora, Founder & CEO of University Living, expressed confidence in the new appointments, stating, “We are excited to welcome Sanjay and Manoj to our leadership team. Their extensive experience and expertise will be invaluable as we continue to innovate and expand our services. Their contributions will help us achieve our mission of making student housing more accessible and efficient.
