Brut India has strengthened its senior leadership with the appointment of Ashwani Dandona as Chief Commercial Officer. In this role, he will lead the company’s commercial strategy as it continues to scale its presence in the Indian digital media landscape.
Ashwanii brings more than ten years of experience across digital media, content ecosystems, and revenue leadership. His mandate at Brut India will include driving sustainable revenue streams, forging impactful brand collaborations, and ensuring a strong alignment between the platform’s commercial goals and its distinctive editorial identity.
Commenting on the appointment, Mehak Kasbekar, Country Manager and Editor-in-Chief, Brut India, said: “At Brut, we’ve always believed that strong journalism and strong business must grow together. Ashwanii brings a rare combination of commercial acumen, deep respect for content and a collaborative leadership style. As we scale Brut India, his role will be critical in building partnerships that align with our values, amplify our voice and support long-term, meaningful growth.”
Sharing his thoughts, Ashwani Dandona said: “I appreciate the confidence the Brut leadership has placed in me as we enter a pivotal phase for Brut in India. With its unique blend of culture, purpose and storytelling, Brut has already built a powerful global platform. India represents a significant opportunity to scale that impact and I’m eager to collaborate with our teams, partners and creators to deliver meaningful, values-driven growth.”
Prior to joining Brut India, Ashwani served as Business Head – Branded Partnerships at Fork Media, where he also led national-level government partnerships.
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