HT Media has appointed Sameer Singh, who was previously associated with TikTok as Head- Global Business Solutions, North America, as its new Group Chief Executive Officer (CEO).
In a regulatory filing the company stated that his appointment will take effect on March 1, 2025, succeeding Praveen Someshwar, the Managing Director and CEO, who has resigned and will step down on February 28, 2025.
Singh joined TikTok in July 2021 as Head, Global Business Solutions, APAC. In a career spanning over 30 years, he has been at the forefront of digital and brand innovation
in marketing and has led it from the perspective of digital platforms, advertisers and agencies.
He spearheaded the media agency network GroupM as the Chief Executive Officer – India and South Asia, driving competitive advantage with digital leadership and content to clients. Prior to GroupM, he has worked at Google, GSK, Procter and Gamble and IPG. At Google he led Agency partnerships in India, and Client conversations in the value of digital and strategy for the Americas and for Global large Customers. At GSK and at P&G he has led the evolution of media spending, especially into the world of digital.
