Mumbai: Angad Bhatia has been appointed as the CEO of Firstpost and Creator18, a newly launched venture under Network18. In his new role, he will oversee Firstpost, India’s leading international news platform, while also spearheading the development of Creator18, a creator-driven network designed to expand digital engagement across Network18’s platforms.
Bhatia is a seasoned digital entrepreneur, known for building and scaling B2C media ventures. His ability to identify and expand business adjacencies has been instrumental in driving growth for the companies he has led.
Before joining Network18, Bhatia was:
- CEO of India Lifestyle Network
- Head of Brand & Marketing Growth at Mensa Brands
- Founder of MensXP, which he scaled into a market leader before its acquisition by Times Internet
- Leader at iDiva & Hypp, two of India’s most influential digital-first content platforms
With over 15 years of experience in media, content, technology, digital commerce, and innovation, Bhatia has been at the forefront of creator economy trends, shaping how content is produced and consumed in India.
As CEO of Firstpost and Creator18, Bhatia will focus on:
*Strengthening Firstpost’s position as India’s premier international news brand
*Building and expanding Creator18, a creator-driven initiative across Network18’s digital platforms
*Exploring new revenue streams, audience engagement models, and platform innovations
Angad will report to Rahul Joshi, MD & Group Editor-in-chief, Network18.
