RUTHERFORD, N.J. (Nov. 7, 2025) – Kumon North America is pleased to announce Deepti Tripathi as manager of Kumon Center Network Development Team for the Canada and U.S. franchise development division. In this new role, Tripathi will lead recruitment initiatives to attract and onboard qualified franchise candidates across the United States and Canada.

With more than 16 years of experience in franchise development as a recruiter at Kumon North America, Tripathi is well poised to lead the recruitment team to execute Kumon’s expansion strategy.

“I’m excited to step into this new leadership role with Kumon. Having witnessed firsthand the transformative impact of the Kumon Method, both professionally and personally, I am committed to advancing our mission by cultivating a strong network of franchise partners,” said Tripathi. “I look forward to working with our talented team to bring in the next generation of successful franchise partners.”

Prior to stepping into this new role, Tripathi served as a recruiter for Kumon’s Northeast and Metro New York Branch Offices, where she played a pivotal role in identifying and mentoring prospective franchisees, streamlining onboarding processes and supporting regional growth initiatives.

Tripathi holds a degree in engineering and a Master of Business Administration. As a Certified Franchise Executive (CFE), she demonstrates a proven commitment to excellence in the franchising industry.

When she isn’t in the office, Tripathi can be found spending time with her family, exploring new books, or staying up to date on industry trends and innovations.

About Kumon 

Kumon is a supplemental math and reading enrichment program that unlocks the potential of children, so they can achieve more on their own. As a comprehensive program, Kumon serves children in preschool through high school. Founded in Japan in 1958, the learning method uses an individualized approach to help children develop a solid command of math and reading skills. Through daily practice and mastery of materials, students increase confidence, improve concentration, and develop better study skills. Kumon has 23,000 centers in 62 countries and regions and more than 3.5 million students studying worldwide.