NDTV has announced the appointment of Koreel Lahiri as Chief of Strategy and Innovation. Koreel brings over 25 years of experience across Asia’s dynamic content and capital markets, combining strategic investment insight with a deep understanding of media transformation.
His career spans leadership roles in financial news at Bloomberg TV India and CNBC TV18, corporate strategy and investment at The Times Group, and regional investment leadership at MDIF, where he served as Investment Director – Asia.
Over the years, he has steered more than $250 million in investments, raised Asia-focused micro funds, and helped drive 2x revenue and 3x valuation growth across a portfolio of content-first and technology-enabled businesses. His sectoral expertise covers media, creator platforms, edtech, civic tech, and SaaS, with a particular focus on Gen Z and Alpha engagement.
Beyond capital allocation, Koreel has played a pivotal role in shaping growth through mergers and acquisitions, product-led innovation, and regional expansion. He has advised and mentored some of the most prominent digital-first enterprises including InMobi (Glance) and YourStory, and actively contributes to global forums such as the Google News Startups Lab and Columbia University.
An alumnus of the Indian School of Business (ISB) with certifications in private equity and AI fundamentals, Koreel combines financial discipline with creative vision — a balance that reflects his unique journey from financial markets anchor to investment leader. A lifelong learner and communicator, he is also a runner, drummer, and writer who often speaks on the intersection of media, markets, and innovation.
Rahul Kanwal, CEO & Editor-in-Chief, NDTV said:‘As NDTV expands into new frontiers — from digital platforms and creator ecosystems to global business experiences — we are focused on bringing in leaders who blend editorial depth with strategic vision. Koreel’s background in both capital markets and content innovation makes him uniquely positioned to shape NDTV’s next phase of growth.’
Commenting on his appointment, Koreel Lahiri, said: ‘Media today sits at the intersection of investment, innovation, and influence. NDTV’s clarity of purpose and commitment to impact make it the ideal platform to explore new forms of storytelling and sustainable value creation. I look forward to contributing to this exciting journey.’
Koreel’s appointment marks a significant step in NDTV’s continued transformation into a future-ready media network — one that integrates journalism, innovation, new revenue streams and strategic foresight to build enduring impact.
