#e4mExclusive: Brut India appoints Ashwanii Dandonaa as Chief Commercial Officer
Ashwanii Dandonaa till recently was Business Head, Branded Partnerships at Fork Media
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Published: Jan 8, 2026 1:32 PM | 1 min read
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- Brut India has appointed Ashwanii Dandonaa as its new Chief Commercial Officer (CCO), bringing over a decade of experience in digital media and revenue leadership.
- In his role, Dandonaa will focus on driving sustainable revenue growth, establishing brand partnerships, and aligning Brut's commercial goals with its editorial mission.
- Mehak Kasbekar, Country Manager and Editor-in-Chief, emphasized the importance of combining strong journalism with business growth and highlighted Dandonaa's collaborative leadership style.
- Prior to this appointment, Dandonaa served as Business Head for Branded Partnerships at Fork Media, where he also managed national-level government partnerships.
Brut India has appointed Ashwanii Dandonaa as its Chief Commercial Officer (CCO).
Ashwanii brings over a decade of experience at the intersection of digital media, content and revenue leadership.
In his new role, Ashwanii will be responsible for driving sustainable revenue growth, building high-impact brand partnerships and strengthening the bridge between Brut’s commercial ambitions and its distinctive editorial voice.
Commenting on the appointment, Mehak Kasbekar, Country Manager and Editor-in-Chief, Brut India, said: “At Brut, we’ve always believed that strong journalism and strong business must grow together. Ashwanii brings a rare combination of commercial acumen, deep respect for content and a collaborative leadership style. As we scale Brut India, his role will be critical in building partnerships that align with our values, amplify our voice and support long-term, meaningful growth.”
Ashwanii Dandonnaa added: “I appreciate the confidence the Brut leadership has placed in me as we enter a pivotal phase for Brut in India. With its unique blend of culture, purpose and storytelling, Brut has already built a powerful global platform. India represents a significant opportunity to scale that impact and I’m eager to collaborate with our teams, partners and creators to deliver meaningful, values-driven growth.”
Ashwanii till recently was Business Head, Branded Partnerships at Fork Media, and was also leading national-level government partnerships.
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