NDTV has announced the appointment of Naveen Kapoor as Editor, NDTV World, strengthening the network’s global editorial leadership as it expands its international news footprint.
A senior newsroom leader with over 25 years of experience, Naveen Kapoor has been part of the core leadership teams behind some of India’s most influential news organisations, including Times Now, WION, and Press Trust of India (PTI). Over the course of his career, he has played a pivotal role in building, scaling, and leading news platforms that are today leaders in their respective segments.
Commenting on the appointment, Rahul Kanwal, CEO & Editor-in-Chief, NDTV, said, ‘Naveen’s experience in building global newsrooms and leading complex editorial operations makes him a strong addition to NDTV World as we deepen our international focus. His leadership and editorial depth align strongly with our journalism‑first approach.’
Before joining NDTV, Naveen was the Founding Editor of PTI’s Video Services, where he built a modern television and digital news agency from the ground up. His responsibilities included setting up editorial frameworks, domestic and international bureaus, newsroom systems, and content delivery mechanisms aligned with international standards. Earlier, as Head of Newsroom at WION, India’s first global news channel, he was instrumental in transforming the channel into a credible international news brand with an expanded global footprint and robust coverage of major geopolitical and world events. Naveen has also served as Senior Vice President and Chief of News Operations at Times Now, where he was part of the core team that shaped the channel’s editorial and operational foundations and supported its rise as a leading news network.
Across roles, Naveen has led coverage of several defining national and international stories, built high‑performing newsroom teams, and driven journalism that balances credibility, speed, and a strong global perspective.
He holds a B.A. (Honours) in English from Delhi University and a Diploma in Journalism from Bharatiya Vidya Bhavan, and has completed the Reuters Foundation Course in TV Journalism. He has also undergone TV Broadcast Journalism training in the United States under the International Visitor Leadership Program (IVLP).
In his new role, Naveen Kapoor will lead the editorial direction of NDTV World, with a focus on strengthening its global outlook, editorial depth, and commitment to credible, independent journalism.