Nandagopal Rajan has been named CEO of The Indian Express Digital, marking a significant leadership transition within the organisation. He most recently served as Chief Operating Officer, where he played a key role in shaping the platform’s digital strategy and operations.
Rajan’s journey at The Indian Express spans multiple leadership roles. He was Chief Operating Officer from March 2024 to April 2026, following a stint as Business Head from February 2023 to March 2024. Prior to that, he served as Editor – New Media from November 2013 to March 2024, where he led the organisation’s digital editorial transformation.
Before rejoining The Indian Express in a leadership capacity, Rajan was Associate Editor at India Today (Business Today, Gadgets & Gizmos) from January 2012 to October 2013. Earlier in his career, he held the role of Senior Assistant Editor at The Indian Express from March 2006 to December 2011, and began his editorial journey as Senior Copy Editor at Hindustan Times from April 2000 to February 2006.
The Indian Express also strengthened its top leadership team with the recent appointment of Shobhit Singhal as Chief Technology and Product Officer.
