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Ashwanii Dandonaa joins Brut India as chief commercial officer
NEW DELHI: Brut India has brought a familiar rainmaker into its corner. Ashwanii Dandonaa has been appointed chief commercial officer, tasking him with sharpening the digital publisher’s commercial edge while staying true to its distinctive editorial tone.
With over two decades of experience across digital media, branded content and business development, Dandonaa arrives with a reputation for turning conversations into commerce. Most recently, he served as business head for branded partnerships at Fork Media Group, where he helped scale revenue across platforms including Curly Tales, Mashable and IGN, while also building a pan-India government business vertical from the ground up.
In his new role, Dandonaa will focus on driving sustainable revenue growth, forging meaningful brand partnerships and ensuring Brut’s commercial ambitions move in sync with its bold storytelling. Announcing the move, he said he was excited to begin the next chapter at Brut India and thanked Mehak Kasbekar, Elsa Darquier and Claude Lesterlin for the opportunity.
From television heavyweights like Star India, NDTV and Viacom18 to digital-first newsrooms such as The Quint and Arré, Dandonaa’s career has spanned nearly every shade of the media spectrum. At Brut India, that breadth of experience now finds a new stage, one where culture, content and commerce meet in the scroll.
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Origen Realty names Preeti Rai as president- sales & strategy
Veteran hire signals push into Gurugram market with growth ambitions
GURUGRAM: Origen Realty has appointed Preeti Rai as president for sales and strategy, as the company gears up to enter the competitive Gurugram property market.
The move brings in a seasoned industry hand with over two decades of experience across residential and commercial real estate. In her new role, she will lead the company’s sales operations and go-to-market strategy, with a focus on building a strong foothold in Gurugram and driving early momentum.
Origen Realty management said the appointment marks a key milestone in its expansion plans. Origen Realty management said the hire will help sharpen execution and strengthen the company’s sales-led growth strategy as it steps into a new market.
Preeti Rai said, “I look forward to being part of Origen Realty at a pivotal stage in its journey and contributing to building a strong presence in the Gurugram market.”
Before joining Origen Realty, she served as senior vice president for sales and marketing at Elan Group. Her career also includes stints at major developers such as DLF Universal Ltd, Today Homes and Infrastructure, Paras Buildtech Pvt Ltd and Ambience Infrastructure Ltd, where she built expertise across channel sales, leasing, and end-to-end deal execution.
Known for her focus on strategy and team leadership, Rai is expected to play a central role in shaping Origen Realty’s market positioning and sales ecosystem in the region.
As Gurugram’s real estate market continues to attract fresh investments and new entrants, Origen Realty’s latest leadership hire signals its intent to compete with a clear, sales-driven playbook.
