#e4mExclusive:  Gaurav Dewani likely to join Times Group; also exploring entrepreneurial options

Gaurav Dewani, who recently stepped down from his role as Revenue Head at NDTV, is likely to join the Times Group in a senior leadership position, according to industry sources. Dewani is also considering entrepreneurial options, and whether he joins a media company or consults with it or turns a full-time entrepreneur only time will tell. 

Dewani joined NDTV in December 2023 as Head of the Content Business, where he was tasked with driving monetisation across television, digital and on-ground IPs within the network’s general and business news portfolio. In this capacity, he worked closely with advertisers to build integrated branded content solutions and revenue-led programming across flagship properties.

Read: Gaurav Dewani quits NDTV as Revenue Head 

During his tenure, NDTV executed a range of branded initiatives and IP-led platforms including Dettol Banega Swasth India, Samarth by Hyundai, Justice for Every Child with the Kailash Satyarthi Foundation, Usha Kushalta Ke Kadam, along with marquee properties such as NDTV Indian of the Year, NDTV Defence Summit, NDTV Sustainability Mission, NDTV Food Awards, NDTV Infrashakti Awards and the NDTV World Summit.

A seasoned media executive with over two decades of experience, Dewani has previously held leadership roles across major media organisations. Before joining NDTV, he was Senior Vice President and National Head – Branded Content at Times Network, where he led monetisation strategies across television and digital IPs. He has also worked with Zee Entertainment Enterprises, CA-Media (The Chernin Group), The Walt Disney Company, Network18 and Hindustan Times.

e4m reached out to Times Group and Dewani for comments but is yet to receive a response.