Acko, the insurtech unicorn preparing for its IPO, has announced four key appointments to its leadership team in June 2026. The company has hired Apoorv Kalra to lead its auto business, Kunal Kapur as head of health vertical, Vivek Sharma to oversee Acko Drive Ecosystem, and Neha Gupta to head the assisted experience vertical, according to inc42.com.
The appointments follow a recent restructuring where Acko laid off around 5% of its workforce, citing AI-led automation. Apoorv Kalra joins from Junglee Games, Kunal Kapur from Meta, Vivek Sharma is the cofounder of the now-defunct Fixcraft, and Neha Gupta previously worked at Zepto. The company stated these moves aim to build a more execution-driven organisation and scale sustainably as it prepares for its public listing.
Acko’s leadership revamp comes as it gears up to file its draft red herring prospectus (DRHP) confidentially in the second half of 2026, with ICICI Securities, Morgan Stanley, and Kotak Securities appointed as bankers for the IPO. The startup’s focus on strengthening verticals like auto, health, and customer experience reflects broader trends in insurtech where companies are leveraging technology to enhance service delivery and operational efficiency.
The company is targeting a stock market debut in early 2027, marking a significant milestone for the Indian insurtech sector. The leadership changes are expected to position Acko strongly ahead of its IPO and support its growth ambitions in the competitive insurance marketplace.