Information Edge (India) Restricted has elevated Jatin Thukral, Govt Vice President and Head of Knowledge Science, to the twin position of Chief AI Scientist for the dad or mum firm and Chief Product Officer for its flagship platform, Naukri.

The transfer is a part of a broader senior-leadership reorganisation accepted by the Board by way of a round decision dated October 30, 2025, and can take impact November 3.

The corporate mentioned the realignment displays its technique to deepen AI-driven product innovation and strengthen operational effectivity throughout its recruitment companies.

Thukral, who joined Information Edge in 2020, has been main the AI Lab at Naukri together with the data-science groups for 99acres, Jeevansathi, and Shiksha. A PhD from ETH Zurich and a CFA charterholder, he brings almost 20 years of expertise spanning AI, machine studying, and enterprise technique, with earlier stints at BlackRock, Goldman Sachs, and Flipkart, the place he headed data-science analysis.

The appointment comes as Information Edge intensifies its AI-first technique, positioning AI as a core progress driver throughout enterprise verticals. In its FY25 annual report, the corporate mentioned it recorded a 15 to twenty% enchancment in key metrics from enterprise-wide AI adoption. Its AI initiatives span search and personalisation, new AI-led merchandise like Naukri 360 and AI-Rex, and data-driven analytics instruments. On the finish of FY25, Information Edge had a 130-member AI staff and plans to increase the mixing of generative AI and automation to unlock new monetisation avenues.

“Information Edge is more and more specializing in expertise, knowledge and platform innovation by investing in AI/ML and personalisation to make its platforms smarter, scalable and extra human-centric,” the corporate ealier mentioned.

As a part of the reorganisation, Nimish Kulshrestha, Govt Vice President for Product Growth, has been redesignated Chief Enterprise Officer for IIMJobs, Hirist and NaukriGulf. Shail Gaurav, Govt Vice President for Advertising and marketing, has been appointed Chief Enterprise Officer for Naukri 360 and Head of B2C Advertising and marketing. Atul Kumar will stop to be labeled as senior administration personnel following the organisational restructure.