MUMBAI: Arnab Goswami has added responsibilities as he now takes over as Times Now and ET Now president-news and editor-in-chief.
Bennett & Coleman managing director Vineet Jain in an official email said, “In order to reinforce our commitment to growth, we would like to prepare the future leadership of the Times Network with the elevation of Arnab Goswami as president - news & editor-in-chief Times Now and ET Now.”
This apart, the network has also elevated Jagdish Mulchandani as he takes charge as president - finance and distribution with immediate effect. In his new role, Mulchandani will continue to lead and drive all strategy and operations for finance and distribution besides traffic and administration across Times Network.
Praising Goswami and his work so far, Jain said, “Arnab has successfully achieved and maintained the leadership position for Times Now in English general news for the past several years. In addition to the Times Now editorial responsibility, he will now lead the ET Now editorial team with immediate effect.”
Jain also highlighted Mulchandani’s successful stint as Times Network CFO. “He has constructed a sharp and effective distribution infrastructure in the last year which has improved our penetration and business performance greatly,” added Jain.
“Times Network has maintained its leadership position over the last several years in the various niches that it operates in. The latest elevations are in line with our commitment to maintain our high growth rate and reinforce our leadership position in all endeavours,” said Times Network CEO & MD MK Anand.