After stints with Discovery Channel, Arré and Turner Broadcasting, Smriti Mehra returned home to Network18 Group last year. The company today announced her elevation as EVP – Focus, to head revenue. She will report to Priyanka Kaul – President, Marketing & Special Projects, Network18.

Smriti brings with her over 16 years of rich experience as a Sales Professional with a demonstrated history of working in the broadcast media industry. During her first stint with Network18, Smriti was National Head for CNBC-TV18 Focus.

Commenting on the appointment, Smriti said, “I’m so very excited to be taking on this role as I think Network18 Focus has pioneered the concept of partnering with clients to create platforms of engagement for brands and businesses. And I look forward to working with the fabulous team at Network18 and create more firsts and bigger properties.”

Smriti has done Masters in Management from Symbiosis Institute of Management Studies.