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Trump Media names Kevin McGurn interim CEO, replacing Devin Nunes
Advisor steps in to steer Truth Social parent through next growth phase
SARASOTA: Trump Media & Technology Group has appointed Kevin J. McGurn as its interim chief executive officer, effective immediately, marking a leadership shift at the parent company of Truth Social.
McGurn, who has been serving as an advisor to the company since December 2024, takes over from Devin Nunes, who led the business for the past four years. The transition comes as the company sharpens its focus on expanding across social media, streaming, and financial technology through its Truth-branded ecosystem.
A seasoned executive with over two decades of experience, McGurn has worked across digital media, telecom, streaming, and advertising technology. His mandate now includes steering strategic initiatives, overseeing mergers and acquisitions, and driving platform growth at a time when competition in the digital media space is intensifying.
Announcing the appointment, Trump Media & Technology Group board member (on behalf of the board) Donald Trump Jr. said, “Kevin brings deep experience across media, technology, and capital markets, as well as a strong understanding of Trump Media’s operations and strategic priorities.” He added that McGurn’s familiarity with the business positions him well to guide the company through its next phase.
The leadership change signals continuity rather than disruption, with an insider stepping in during a period of transition. McGurn’s prior advisory role is expected to help maintain momentum as the company looks to scale its offerings across platforms including streaming service Truth+ and fintech venture Truth.Fi.
With a rapidly evolving digital ecosystem and growing pressure to monetise platforms effectively, the interim appointment puts a steady hand at the helm. All eyes will now be on how McGurn balances expansion ambitions with execution in the months ahead.
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OpenAI hires Nitin Bawankule as head of enterprise sales, India
Former AWS, Google and Disney+ Hotstar leader to drive AI adoption at scale
MUMBAI: OpenAI has appointed Nitin Bawankule as head of enterprise sales for India, strengthening its leadership bench as it deepens its push into one of the world’s fastest-growing AI markets.
Bawankule, who will join in mid-May, brings more than two decades of experience across cloud, media, and digital ecosystems. Most recently, he served at Amazon Web Services, where he led multiple high-growth verticals and helped accelerate enterprise adoption of cloud and AI solutions in India.
Announcing the move, OpenAI head of enterprise sales, India Nitin Bawankule said he is looking forward to helping organisations transition from “isolated AI pilots to company-wide transformation” and embedding AI into everyday workflows to unlock productivity and better decision-making.
Before AWS, Bawankule held senior leadership roles at The Walt Disney Company, where he led ad sales for Disney+ Hotstar and television networks, driving revenue growth across major sporting and entertainment properties. He also spent over eight years at Google, including a stint as country director for Google Cloud in India.
His appointment comes at a time when Indian enterprises are rapidly scaling AI adoption, moving beyond experimentation to integrating AI into core business functions. OpenAI’s decision to bring in a seasoned enterprise leader signals its intent to capture this opportunity and build deeper partnerships across industries.
With a strong track record in navigating major technology shifts, Bawankule is expected to play a key role in translating AI’s promise into practical, business-ready solutions for Indian companies.
As the race to operationalise AI gathers pace, OpenAI’s latest hire suggests it is gearing up not just to participate, but to lead from the front in India’s enterprise AI story.
