Condé Nast has announced the appointment of Sandeep Lodha as managing director in India. He will be officially taking on this role in July 2023.
He moves from Gaana, where he was CEO and replaces Alex Kuruvilla.
Based in Mumbai, Lodha will oversee all aspects of Condé Nast business across all brands in India. He will report to Pam Drucker Mann, global chief revenue officer and president - APAC, Condé Nast.
Mann said, “I’m thrilled to be working closely with Sandeep as we look to expand our client relationships in this important market. Sandeep’s deep experience in retail and consumer products, as well as his technological and engineering background, make him the perfect person to lead business growth in India, where we are focused on not only our globally recognized titles, but also on establishing ourselves as a center of excellence in technology."
Lodha said, “I’m incredibly proud to be joining Condé Nast, home to some of the world’s most iconic brands. India has particularly large growth potential, and I’m excited to take Condé Nast to new heights in this region. Condé Nast has already shaped itself into a technology-driven, digital-first content business, and as a tech entrepreneur, my role is to build on that strong foundation. From new opportunities in luxury e-commerce to digital channel expansion to other formats of offline user engagement, I am confident that we will be able to push the boundaries here in India.”
Before his stint with Gaana, Lodha had founded Weddinz.in, which was acquired by Oyo. He has also worked with Walt Disney Company, Bain & Co, and Intel Capital.