Network18 has appointed Raj Jain as an Independent Director for a five-year term from March 25, 2026 to March 24, 2031. The appointment, made on the recommendation of the Nomination and Remuneration Committee, is subject to approval by the company’s shareholders.
Jain is a seasoned corporate leader and entrepreneur with extensive experience across media, retail, and consumer sectors. Jain, the former Chief Executive Officer of Bennett, Coleman & Co. (The Times Group), and played a key role in leading Walmart’s entry into India through a joint venture with the Bharti Group. He has also held leadership roles at Whirlpool Corporation, including MD and CEO of Whirlpool India, and began his career at Hindustan Lever.
Currently, Jain is the founder of Bounce, a boutique consulting firm focused on market entry and operational transformation, and serves as Managing Director of Clicktech Retail, an e-commerce-focused retail business.
He has also been associated with industry and non-profit bodies, including serving as former Chairperson of the American Chamber of Commerce & Industry (AMCHAM) and contributing to organisations such as ASCI and the HOPE Foundation.
