Mumbai: Viacom18 Digital Ventures COO Gourav Rakshit has stepped down from his position.

Rakshit has over two decades of experience in Consumer Technology, IT and FMCG sectors. He started his career with Nestle. He has also worked with Planetasia and Infosys Consulting before joining People Group.

Prior to joining Viacom18, he was president and CEO of People Group that owns and operates Shaadi.com. A University of Rochester and IIM Ahmedabad alumnus, Rakshit has almost three decades of experience in Consumer Technology, IT and FMCG sectors.

A Viacom18 spokesperson said, "Gourav has played a  key  role in shaping Viacom18's digital agenda over the last 5 years.  He has now decided to move on other pursuits outside the organisation . We wish him all the very best in his future endeavours."