Amit Jain Appointed Chair of Collective Newsroom's Board of Directors

The Collective Newsroom (CNR) is excited to announce the appointment of Amit Jain as the Chair of its Board of Directors. Jain, a seasoned cross-industry professional, will lead the newly established board of CNR, which was launched in April 2024 as an independent Indian-owned media company.

CNR is the exclusive producer and publisher of content for BBC News in India, covering six Indian languages and English on YouTube. Jain brings extensive global corporate experience and a deep understanding of the Indian, Asian, and European markets. His leadership background includes significant roles across various sectors, including consumer goods, media, and communication.

Previously, Jain served as the Managing Director of L’Oreal India, becoming the first Indian to hold that position. He played a crucial role in integrating their digital strategy and driving L’Oreal India’s entry into the luxury and cosmeceuticals market. Since stepping down from his executive role in 2023, Jain has taken on non-executive board roles, including Chairmanship at Sanofi CHC India.

During his tenure with Viacom, where he led the business in Asia, Jain co-created the Viacom 18 joint venture, which launched the Colors Television channel in India. He also has over a decade of experience with Coca-Cola, where he managed their businesses across India and Asia.

Amit Jain, Chair of the Board of Directors at Collective Newsroom, commented: “I am delighted to take up the Chair’s responsibility of this thriving organisation. I have observed the high standards of impactful and insightful content that the Collective Newsroom has been producing for the BBC in India.” He added, “I will be keen to see the Collective Newsroom build upon its core strengths & expertise for developing more innovative business opportunities.”

Rupa Jha, Chief Executive Officer of Collective Newsroom, welcomed the appointment, stating, “Amit’s vast experience across various industries, including the media and his dynamic outlook will certainly help the Collective Newsroom think out of the box and build on our vision. I look forward to working with him.”

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