Times Internet appoints Johney Maheshwari as Head of Corporate Development

Most recently, he served as Associate Director of Corporate Development at Razorpay

by e4m Staff
Published: Mar 27, 2025 8:14 AM | 2 min read

Times Internet has announced the appointment of Johney Maheshwari as the Head of Corporate Development.

In this strategic role, Johney will lead our Mergers & Acquisitions (M&A) and Investment initiatives, driving Times Internet’s inorganic growth strategy while ensuring alignment with broader business objectives, according to a release.

Johney brings over a decade of exceptional experience in corporate development and investment banking, with specialized expertise in the Financial Services sector. Most recently, he served as Associate Director of Corporate Development at Razorpay, where he successfully led high-profile acquisitions of Ezetap, BillMe, PoshVine, Curlec (Malaysia), and iZealiant. Johney also spearheaded Razorpay Ventures which aimed to invest in emerging startups and assist them in their growth journey. Prior to Razorpay, Johney worked in the Investment Banking team at EY, where he assisted prominent organizations such as SBI, ICICI Lombard, DHFL, and NIIF with their M&A activities and fundraising efforts.

Investments and M&A have been integral to Times Internet's growth trajectory, with the company having deployed over INR 1000 Cr in investments and acquisitions over the past 10 years. Some prominent investee companies include Uber, Airbnb, Delhivery, Swiggy, PocketFM, Cardekho, Ola, and more. Johney's appointment represents our renewed commitment to this strategic direction.

"We are excited to welcome Johney to the Times Internet family," said Puneet Gupt, COO. "Strategic investments and M&A have been foundational to our growth story, and with Johney's exceptional track record and deep industry insights, we're reinvigorating this crucial aspect of our business."

Commenting on his appointment, Johney Maheshwari said, "I am excited to join Times Internet and contribute to its impressive growth journey. The company's diverse portfolio and ambitious vision present tremendous opportunities for strategic investments and acquisitions. I look forward to working with the talented teams across the organization to identify and execute value-creating opportunities that will accelerate our growth trajectory and expand our digital ecosystem."