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Network18 reshuffles editorial leadership across platforms
Expanded roles and new reporting lines aim to sharpen focus on growth across digital, social, CTV and linear TV.
MUMBAI: Network18 is giving its leadership structure a fresh edit because in the fast-changing world of media, even the newsroom needs a compelling new headline. The company has announced expanded roles for its editorial leadership across social, digital, connected TV (CTV) and linear platforms. In an internal communication, Rahul Joshi, MD & Group Editor-in-Chief, outlined new reporting structures designed to drive stronger coordination and growth.
Smriti Mehra, S Shivakumar and Mitul Sangani will now report directly to Joshi. Ganesh Iyer and Abhinay Chauhan will continue reporting to him as well.
Prabhat Chatterjee, Business Head of Forbes, and Arun Thapar, President of Content & Communication for AETN-18, will report to Smriti Mehra and lead revenue growth, marketing and product initiatives. Mallika Nath Handa will spearhead the development and scaling of special projects, including new shows and non-linear properties, and will also report to Mehra.
Jayesh Gokalgandhi, CFO for AETN18, will report to Ramesh Damani. Sidharth Newatia, CRO-ILC, will report to Mitul Sangani and focus on expanding reach and revenue across Hindi and regional language markets, with special emphasis on Tier-II and Tier-III regions. Pankaj Soni, Head of Marketing-ILC, will report to Mitul and work functionally with Ganesh Iyer.
The branded content business of Moneycontrol has been consolidated with News18 Studio. Don Zarrar will now collaborate with Shiv in the News18 Studio business while continuing to head his existing Studio/Focus teams at Moneycontrol.
Pranav Bakshi has taken on additional responsibility for the international business, alongside continuing to lead growth in Connected TV and social platforms. Naveen Mathur, who oversees Revenue Management for Network18’s international business, will report to Pranav, who continues to report to Puneet Singhvi.
Rajesh Sharma (Head of Broadcast Technology & IT), Rahul Singh (Head of Events & Technical Operations) and Bhupender Bhardwaj (Head of IT Security) will now report to Puneet Singhvi. Darshil Parekh, Head of Sales Strategy, Planning & Ops, will work directly with Ramesh Damani and Rahul Joshi, while Stanley Cyril, who manages Digital Sales Operations, will report to Darshil.
Jitamitra Mohanty, who leads the viewer and audience-focused Research & Analytics function, will now work with Santosh Menon to convert data on reach and engagement into actionable insights for content strategy, product innovation and sustained viewership growth.
In a media landscape where platforms multiply faster than breaking news, Network18’s latest reshuffle is clearly aimed at keeping its editorial and business engines firing in sync. Expect sharper storytelling, stronger revenue plays, and a more agile approach across every screen that matters.
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Nandita Sinha to step down as Myntra CEO
Flipkart Group veteran’s exit triggers succession process at fashion e-commerce platform.
MUMBAI: When the fashion runway calls for a new lead, even long-serving captains eventually make way for the next season. Nandita Sinha is preparing to step down as chief executive of Myntra, according to a Moneycontrol report. Sinha, who has been with the Flipkart group since 2013, is expected to leave the company in the coming weeks. Her departure comes as the Walmart-owned e-commerce giant begins the process of identifying a successor.
The company has already started internal deliberations to finalise a replacement, with a decision likely in the near term. Sharon Pais, currently head of Flipkart Fashion and formerly chief business officer at Myntra, is widely seen as a strong contender for the role, sources told the publication.
Sinha’s next professional move remains unclear.
Before taking charge at Myntra, Sinha served as Vice President of Customer Growth, Media and Engagement at Flipkart. In that role, she led customer acquisition and growth initiatives, focusing on expanding the transacting customer base and driving consumer retention. She was also instrumental in building the Flipkart brand through a consistent customer value proposition and played a key part in driving the country’s largest shopping festival, The Big Billion Days.
Her exit marks the end of a significant chapter at the Flipkart Group, where she contributed to both core platform growth and Myntra’s fashion-focused strategy.
In the fast-paced world of Indian e-commerce, leadership transitions are as common as flash sales but they often signal the start of a fresh collection. As Myntra hunts for its next CEO, all eyes are on who will take the brand to its next stylish milestone.
