News Flash: Gurmit Singh appointed MD of Yahoo India

With over 20 years of experience, Singh brings a deep understanding of the Media & Entertainment industry in India. Most recently, he was CEO of Forbes India at Network 18

BestMediaInfo Bureau | Delhi | February 12, 2014

Yahoo today announced the appointment of Gurmit Singh as Managing Director for Yahoo India. Singh will oversee Yahoo’s business in India, and will be responsible for its growth. He will report to Yvonne Chang, VP & Head of India and South East Asia, Yahoo.

With over 20 years of experience, Singh brings a deep understanding of the Media & Entertainment industry in India. Most recently, he was CEO of Forbes India at Network 18.

Yvonne Chang said, “Gurmit comes to Yahoo with a strong track record of delivering growth. His understanding of users and advertisers will be a great asset for Yahoo as we bring a number of product innovations to India. Yahoo is a loved brand in India, and we are very happy to have a leader of Gurmit’s calibre leading the team.”

Singh, who starts his assignment with Yahoo today, said, “An internet industry pioneer, Yahoo is now at a very exciting point in its journey. It truly reflects the energy and spirit of the world’s largest startup. Working together with an extraordinary team in India and colleagues across the world, I am looking forward to unlocking the full potential of Yahoo products and services in India.”

During his career, Singh has held leadership roles across consumer products, music & entertainment and media sectors, working for companies such as Sony Music, Hindustan Times, India Today Group, Rajshri Media, Marico Industries and most recently, Network 18.

He received his Masters in Business Administration from the Faculty of Management Studies (FMS), University of Delhi. He is also a University Gold Medalist in Mechanical (Production) Engineering from Osmania University, Hyderabad.

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