Mumbai: Network18 has elevated Smriti Mehra, currently COO - business news to  CEO - business news cluster. 

With this announcement, Smriti will drive the cluster to its next level of operational excellence and bolster the offerings of CNBC-TV18, CNBC Awaaz and CNBC Bajar.

She will report to Network18 CEO-broadcast news Avinash Kaul.

Mehra said, “I am extremely excited to take up this new challenge. My journey with Network18 has been remarkable and awe-inspiring as with the constant support of my peers and mentors I have been able to chart a successful route for myself and the network, at the same time. I hope to take the network forward during these interesting and transformational action-packed times."

In previous roles at Network18, Smriti has led significant deal closures, both on campaign sponsorships and traditional FCT advertising. She has been credited with transforming the focus vertical from being an on-ground, event-based business to one being driven on virtual platforms.