Network18 Appoints Media Veteran Raj Jain as Independent Director for 5 Years
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CNBC TV18•26-03-2026, 17:38
Network18 Appoints Media Veteran Raj Jain as Independent Director for 5 Years
•Network18 announced the appointment of Raj Jain as an Independent Director to its board for a five-year term, effective March 25, 2026, to March 24, 2031.
•Jain brings extensive experience from leadership roles, including CEO of Bennett, Coleman & Co. Ltd (The Times Group), CEO of Walmart India, and MD & CEO of Whirlpool India.
•Adil Zainulbhai, Chairman, Network18, highlighted Jain's unique blend of media and consumer leadership, emphasizing his expertise in scale, transformation, and corporate governance.
•The appointment aligns with Network18's strategic focus on integrated news and content delivery across television, digital, and regional platforms, and expansion into new formats.
•Raj Jain expressed enthusiasm for joining Network18, citing its strong media-tech capabilities and leadership in multi-platform brands, crucial in the evolving media landscape.
