Mumbai, 1st August 2025: Primus Partners, a leading management consulting firm, has strengthened its leadership team with the appointment of Garima Babbar as Executive Director within its global Education, Employability, and Entrepreneurship (EEE) Practice. In this pivotal role, she will work closely with Charu Malhotra, Co-Founder and Managing Director of the firm, to drive strategic initiatives in the education and skills development ecosystem.
Garima Babbar brings with her over 20 years of experience across the government, corporate, and development sectors. Prior to joining Primus, she served as Country Head – Education and Skills at Adobe Inc., where she was instrumental in shaping and executing national-level programs in collaboration with the Ministry of Education, Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship, and several state governments. Her efforts significantly contributed to the rollout of digital creativity skills programs aligned with India’s National Education Policy (NEP).
Her career includes leadership roles at prestigious organizations such as the National Skill Development Corporation (NSDC), Microsoft India, and KPMG, where she led large-scale program implementation, multi-stakeholder policy advisory, and capacity-building efforts across India’s evolving education and skilling ecosystem.
Commenting on the appointment, Charu Malhotra, Co-Founder and Managing Director of Primus Partners, said:
“We are excited to welcome Garima Babbar to the senior leadership team at Primus. With her strong technical expertise and cross-sectoral experience, she will play a pivotal role in advancing our 3E Practice as we expand globally. As part of our long-term strategy, we are also focused on strengthening our senior leadership bench with a diverse mix of sector specialists and women leaders to inspire the next generation of changemakers.”
Speaking about her new role, Garima Babbar remarked:
“As we empower the youth of India towards Viksit Bharat@2047, it is essential to introduce Artificial Intelligence and digital learning at the foundational levels of education. I am honored to lead this transformative journey and contribute toward building a digitally empowered, innovative, and entrepreneurial workforce. My focus will be on accelerating AI skills, fostering global partnerships, and advancing policy advocacy to catalyze change in the education and skills space.”
Garima’s appointment also aligns with Primus Partners’ broader vision to enhance impact through global collaborations, public-private partnerships, and tech-driven educational reform. She is a recipient of several prestigious accolades, including the Skills Champion Award by NSDC, the Adobe Game Changer Award, and commendations from NCERT, the Ministry of Skill Development, and the Indian Army.
She has also represented India at various international forums on innovation, community colleges, and workforce readiness.
This appointment marks a significant step in Primus Partners’ mission to redefine the future of education and skilling in India and beyond.
