MUMBAI: Jagran Group has appointed Sandeep Khosla as CEO of its English tabloid Mid-Day.
Khosla brings with him over 28 years of rich media industry experience across various mandates at Network18 and the Indian Express Group. In his new role, he will report to Jagran Group president Apurva Purohit and Jagran Group director Shailesh Gupta.
Apart from being acclaimed for his stellar leadership in the business publications division, Sandeep is also widely acknowledged for his management skills. 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.
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 strategise, drive innovation & growth will certainly deliver results & take the business a notch higher.”
Gupta added, “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.”
Khosla commented, “I am delighted at the opportunity of being a part of an extremely exciting brand which in so many ways defines Mumbai. Having 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.”