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Sushant Mohan snags top Zee digital gig
MUMBAI: IndiaDotcom Digital, formerly Zee Digital, has plumped for Sushant S Mohan as its new chief editor and business manager. Mohan, a digital veteran since ’08, is tasked with giving Zee’s digital platforms a right proper shake-up, blending editorial gravitas with business brawn.
He’s no stranger to the digital trenches, having previously steered DNA’s digital transformation as chief executive, and before that, cutting his teeth at Opera News, News18, BBC, Fever 104, Red FM, All India Radio and DD Prasar Bharti, amongst others.
Now, he’s promising to inject “fresh energy” and “innovation” into Zee’s digital offering, while also chasing those all-important revenue streams.
“It’s a privilege and an exciting challenge,” Mohan quipped, “to lead one of India’s most influential digital news platforms.” He aims to deliver “impactful journalism” with a “sharp focus” on the audience.
Zee Media Corporation Ltd CEO Karan Abhishek Singh reckons Mohan’s “rare blend of editorial acumen and business insights” will be just the ticket for IndiaDotcom Digital’s “new phase of growth.” The company is banking on him to keep the digital platforms “credible, relevant, and future-ready.”
This appointment is part of IndiaDotcom Digital’s grand plan to become the “most innovative and impactful digital media platform” in India. Whether it will manage to avoid the usual digital pitfalls remains to be seen, but with Mohan at the helm, it certainly is giving it a go.
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Piyush Thakur steps down as Inshorts’ chief revenue officer
Former vice president and cro says exit marks a new chapter after close to a decade of building revenue and partnerships at Inshorts Group.
NOIDA: Piyush Thakur has stepped away from Inshorts Group after nearly 10 years with the company, marking the end of a long tenure that culminated in his role as chief revenue officer.
In a farewell note, Thakur said he was “turning a new page” after almost a decade at Inshorts, calling it one of the hardest professional decisions he has made. He added that his exit was not driven by uncertainty about the future, but by reflection on a long association with the company.
Thakur joined Inshorts in October 2016 as vice president and spent around seven years in the role before being elevated to chief revenue officer in April 2024, a position he held until April 2026.
He said his tenure was defined by “thousands of mornings, late nights, product debates and breakthrough moments”, as the company evolved into a large-scale digital news platform used by millions.
In his note, Thakur emphasised that Inshorts’ growth was a collective effort across teams, adding that engineers, designers, sales teams and customer support staff all contributed to building the platform. He said the company’s success was not the result of individuals but of “everyone who stayed, passed through, and left their mark”.
Before Inshorts, Thakur worked across several digital media and business development roles. At ESPN, he served as senior regional manager from October 2015 to October 2016, focusing on growth initiatives, strategic opportunities and video distribution.
At Times Internet, he worked for nearly three years, including as head of business development from April 2015 to September 2015 and chief manager from January 2013 to March 2015. His responsibilities included monetisation of mobile platforms, managing media and developer partnerships, and driving revenue across digital properties such as The Times of India and The Economic Times.
Earlier, he worked at Brandmovers as head of business development from June 2012 to June 2013, handling digital, mobile and social media marketing solutions, client development and strategic consulting. During this period, he also worked on advertising revenue, brand strategy and CRM-based solutions.
At Inshorts, Thakur’s role focused on revenue strategy, mobile and media partnerships, and growth initiatives across platforms. His profile highlights experience in mobile product management, digital business models, partner ecosystems and revenue expansion in high-growth environments.
