Jagran New Media, the digital wing of Jagran Prakashan, has announced the elevation of Gaurav Arora to the role of Chief Operating Officer (COO). The elevation is in recognition of his contributions to the company, informed an official statement.
Arora has been associated with Jagran for more than six years and was previously responsible for leading the revenue mandate.
The company has roped in Divya Singh to succeed him as Chief Revenue Officer (CRO). Singh brings with her experience of over 20 years in print, radio, broadcast and digital media. At Jagran, Singh will be responsible for overseeing the company’s revenue operations, advertising sales and business development initiatives.
In his new role, Arora will take on broader responsibilities in helming operational strategies, optimising new product revenue streams and enhancing overall organisational effectiveness, in addition to leading affiliate sales, video production (news and non-news), and other monetisation possibilities. He will continue to lend his support to the revenue functions, according to the company.
Bharat Gupta, Chief Executive Officer, Jagran New Media, said, “Gaurav has paved the way for a culture of performance in the organisation and is a true people-oriented leader. His calm demeanour combined with a strategic and innovative approach in a highly dynamic and evolving digital space has been both reassuring and gratifying for the organisation. I am thrilled to see his continued growth. Simultaneously, we are pleased to welcome Divya Singh as our new CRO. She will play a crucial role in optimising revenue, leveraging her profound industry knowledge and insights into measurable outcomes.”
Arora, said, “I am honoured by the trust placed in me and excited for this new role. As COO, I will be steadfast in my commitment to further streamline operations, strengthen our offerings, and drive continued success for the company’s expansion. Meanwhile, I am delighted to pass the baton to Divya Singh, the newly appointed CRO of Jagran New Media. Her cross-functional expertise will enable us to steer our organisation towards sustainable growth in the long term.”
Singh, said, “I am thrilled to join Jagran New Media as the new Chief Revenue Officer. I look forward to working with the key leadership team and leveraging our collective expertise to deliver outstanding results. As Chief Revenue Officer, my focus will be on developing initiatives that spearhead the company’s revenue. I am positive that together we will unleash new opportunities, drive innovation, and create meaningful connections in a dynamic digital media landscape.”
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