Angad Bhatia Appointed CEO of Firstpost and Creator18

Angad Bhatia has been named the CEO of Firstpost and Creator18, a new initiative under the Network18 umbrella.

Along with managing Firstpost, India's most respected global news brand, Angad Bhatia will also be driving the building of a creator network, centered around off-platform extensions across diverse digital assets in the Network18 ecosystem.

A seasoned creator of online businesses, Bhatia has deep experience in starting and growing B2C media companies. His business acumen is matched with strong strategic planning and implementation. With a keen eye for identifying new opportunities as well as current businesses, he has always spearheaded growth and success in the companies he has been associated with, making him a highly sought-after leader in the sector.

Prior to Network18, Bhatia was the CEO of India Lifestyle Network. He also spearheaded brand and marketing development for some of Mensa Brands.

Bhatia has over 15 years of experience in media, content, tech, creation, innovation, and e-commerce. He has been instrumental in developing some of India's most successful digital-first consumer brands. Interestingly, he created and grew MensXP into a market leader before Times Internet acquired it.

Furthermore, he has headed successful companies such as iDiva and Hypp, solidifying his image as an early mover in the online sector.

Bhatia will directly report to Rahul Joshi, the Managing Director and Group Editor-in-Chief of Network18.