Mid-day announced the appointment of Sandeep Khosla as its Chief Executive Officer (CEO). In his new role, Khosla will report into Apurva Purohit, President, Jagran Group and Shailesh Gupta, Director, Jagran Group.
Speaking on Khosla’s appointment, Purohit said, “With Sandeep joining the Midday team, I am confident that we have found the right person to lead the company. He not only brings with him a vast experience from the publishing background but also his impeccable leadership qualities. His proven abilities to strategize drive innovation & growth will certainly deliver results & take the business a notch higher.”
Khosla brings with him over 28 years of media industry experience, across various mandates at Network 18 and the Indian Express Group.
“Sandeep brings with him an outstanding ability to work with highly motivated teams and his understanding about the print media will definitely help Mid-Day reach newer heights. Carrying the wealth of experience to his new role we are positive that, his acumen and proficiency about the business and the industry, will definitely add value to our Jagran Group,” added Gupta.
At Infomedia18 (a Network18 group company), Khosla’s mandate was to oversee every aspect of the publication business – product design, sales, distribution and circulation of the Group.
Expressing his thoughts on the appointment, Khosla said, “I am delighted at the opportunity of being a part of an extremely exciting brand which in so many ways defines Mumbai. Have been an ardent admirer of Mid-Day right from its launch. I am sure the talented team at Mid-day will redefine publishing with the guidance & backing of the powerful Jagran Group. I
look forward to contributing to the group’s vision of making Mid-Day the most admired brand within the Indian media industry.”