New Delhi: iTV Network has announced two significant leadership elevations that signal a bold new chapter for the organisation. Effective Wednesday, August 13, 2025, Akshansh Yadav has been appointed as CEO – Digital, while Rishabh Gulati has been elevated to CEO – NewsX, NewsX World, NXT & The Indian Arena Polo League.
These appointments reflect iTV Network’s commitment to strengthening its leadership team and driving the next era of innovation, audience engagement, and market leadership.
Akshansh Yadav – CEO, iTV Network – Digital
Akshansh’s elevation underscores the network’s ambition to scale its digital footprint. A seasoned media professional with over a decade of experience at ABP News, Zee News, and the India Today Group, Akshansh also brings valuable fintech and D2C expertise from Canara HSBC Insurance, Insurance Dekho, and CarDekho. He will now lead a diverse portfolio including NewsX, India News, The Daily Guardian, The Sunday Guardian, and Inkhabar.
“I am delighted to announce the promotion of Akshansh Yadav as CEO, iTV Network – Digital,” said Dr. Aishwarya Pandit Sharma, Chairperson, iTV Foundation. “Akshansh has been instrumental in shaping iTV Network’s digital trajectory and is well-equipped to drive forward in its next phase of growth. His vast knowledge and domain prowess will hold iTV Network’s digital assets in good stead and will definitely help us consolidate our position further.”
Expressing his excitement, Akshansh Yadav stated, “I am both honored and privileged to step into the role of CEO for Digital at iTV Network. This is a profound responsibility to shape the future of some of the most dynamic digital properties in the industry. The potential to transform and elevate these platforms is immense, and I am excited by the opportunity to lead them into an era of exponential growth. Under the inspirational leadership of our promoter, Mr. Kartikeya Sharma, and the editorial vision of Dr. Aishwarya Pandit, I am confident that we will redefine the digital landscape and set new benchmarks for innovation, engagement, and impact.”
Akshansh holds a Computer Science Engineering degree from Rajasthan Technical University, an MBA from MICA, and a licentiate in Machine Learning from Harvard University.
Rishabh Gulati – CEO, NewsX, NewsX World, NXT & The Indian Arena Polo League
Rishabh’s elevation recognises his leadership, journalistic excellence, and commitment to building credible, high-impact content brands. With over two decades in electronic media, he has played a central role in strengthening NewsX’s growth and reputation. In his expanded role, he will continue to steer NewsX, NewsX World, NXT, and the Indian Arena Polo League.
“High-quality content is at the core of our work at iTV Network, and this elevation is designed to meet the long-term needs of the business,” said Dr. Aishwarya Pandit Sharma. “Internally, it will allow swifter decision-making and better cross-platform collaboration, while externally, we will be better equipped to meet the challenges of the rapidly changing media environment. I congratulate Rishabh on his new responsibilities. His experience and leadership will add to the quality of content we provide to our viewers every day.”
Sharing his vision, Rishabh Gulati said, “My thanks to Shri Kartikeya Sharma and Dr. Aishwarya Pandit Sharma for thinking me worthy of this growing responsibility. We’ve built a team and a legacy that is already something special. I look forward to further strengthening NewsX as a people-first, consumer-centric, solutions-oriented forum of news, not noise. The institution being created around NewsX World and taking this credible brand across the globe is something worthy of a life’s work. NXT has already made its mark as a trendsetter focused on the future affairs of Bharat and the world. Let us also look forward to augmenting one of India’s legendary sports through the Indian Arena Polo League. It will be a privilege to take the road less travelled with our committed, action-oriented, and hard-working team.”
