HT Media Group has announced the appointment of Sameer Singh as its new Group Chief Executive Officer, effective March 1, 2025. Singh, an accomplished leader with over three decades of experience in advertising, sales, and marketing, succeeds Praveen Someshwar, whose resignation takes effect on February 28, 2025.
An alumnus of the Indian Institute of Management (IIM) Calcutta, Sameer Singh joins HT Media after stepping down as Head of North America Global Business Solutions at TikTok/ByteDance. During his tenure, Singh led advertising and sales teams, managing all advertising revenue across North America. Prior to this, he held a similar role overseeing the Asia-Pacific region.
In an official statement to the stock exchange, HT Media shared,
“Upon recommendation of the Nomination and Remuneration Committee, the Board has approved the appointment of Sameer Singh as Group Chief Executive Officer (Key Managerial Personnel) pursuant to Section 203 of the Companies Act with effect from March 1, 2025.”
With a career that spans leadership roles in renowned organizations such as GroupM, Google, GSK, Procter & Gamble, and the MullenLowe Lintas Group, Singh brings a wealth of experience and a proven track record in driving business growth and innovation.
His strategic leadership at ByteDance, combined with his diverse experience across industries, positions him well to steer HT Media Group into its next phase of growth.
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