NDTV Digital appoints Vinay Sarawagi as Chief Content Officer
He was the Co Founder and CEO of The Media GCC
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Published: Jun 2, 2026 12:45 PM | 2 min read
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- NDTV Digital has appointed Vinay Sarawagi as its Chief Content Officer, bringing over 20 years of experience in editorial leadership and digital transformation.
- Sarawagi previously co-founded The Media GCC and held leadership roles at major media organizations, focusing on digital growth and AI-led strategies.
- In his new role, he will lead content strategy across NDTV Digital, emphasizing AI to enhance storytelling and audience engagement.
- NDTV executives praised Sarawagi's collaborative approach and strategic vision, highlighting his commitment to maintaining credibility in journalism amid evolving media landscapes.
NDTV Digital has announced the appointment of Vinay Sarawagi as its Chief Content Officer.
Vinay is a senior media professional with over 20 years of experience across editorial leadership, digital transformation, and media business strategy.
He was the Co‑Founder and CEO of The Media GCC, a specialised global capability centre supporting media and broadcast organisations with content strategy, technology transformation, and revenue optimisation, with a strong focus on AI‑led disruption. He has previously held leadership roles at the Times Group, Network18, Business Standard, Reuters, DNA and India Today, driving large‑scale digital growth across editorial, audience, and revenue functions. He holds a Master’s degree in Media Management, a Diploma in Cyber Laws, and is a CNN Fellow.
In his new role, Vinay will lead content strategy across NDTV Digital platforms, with a strong focus on leveraging AI to reimagine storytelling, enhance editorial depth, and drive deeper audience engagement. He will work closely with teams to build scalable, future‑ready content capabilities aligned with the evolving media landscape.
Welcoming Vinay to NDTV, Rahul Kanwal, CEO and Editor-in-Chief, NDTV, said, 'Vinay brings a combination of editorial understanding, digital experience and strategic clarity. As NDTV strengthens its digital presence, his leadership will help us build content that is credible, contemporary, and deeply relevant to our audiences across the world.'
Purva Misra, Chief People Officer, NDTV, added, 'What stood out to us was Vinay’s collaborative approach and his focus on using AI to rethink the newsroom. He is someone you can sit down with and exchange ideas easily - and that matters as we build what’s next.'
On his appointment, Vinay Sarawagi said, 'NDTV has long stood for credibility and public trust. I am delighted to join NDTV Digital at a time when journalism is being reshaped by technology, audience behaviour, and new storytelling formats. I look forward to working with the team to build sharp, future-ready digital content.'
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