MUMBAI: In a move to strengthen the organization by bringing in the best and most experienced talent, Network18 Group has announced the appointment of Puneet Singhvi as head – corporate development. He will lead and oversee investments, M&As, partnerships, strategic alliances and business development across all media platforms within the group. Singhvi will report to Network18 news CEO and group editor in chief Rahul Joshi.

"I am delighted to take on the new role with Network18 and work with the management in driving the next level of growth for the organization. With the recent launches and developments in the group, I am looking forward to significantly leveraging opportunities in media, infotainment and digital landscape," said Singhvi.

Prior to joining Network18, Singhvi was the chief operating officer of Times Global Partners, a division of Times Internet that he set up and that works with global digital companies to power their growth in India. He has worked for Times Internet for about thirteen years in different roles.

Singhvi is a Master of Business Administration from Faculty of Management Studies, Delhi University. His hobbies and interests include traveling, movies, soccer and reading.