New Delhi: Rahul Joshi has been re-appointed as the managing director of Network18 for a period of three years. He will hold the position up to 8 July 2024, said the company on Friday.

The appointment is subject to the approval of the shareholders. The information was submitted by Network18 in a BSE filing. "Joshi is not related to any of the directors of the Company and he is not debarred from holding the office of director by virtue of any order of SEBI or any such other authority," it added.

Joshi has been associated with Network18 Group since September 2015 and initially served as chief executive officer, News and group editor-in-chief. In 2018, the Board of Directors of Network18 Media and Investments (Network18) elevated Joshi to the position of managing director of Network18 for a term of three years up to 8 July 2021.

Prior to joining Network18 Group, he worked with Economic Times (ET) for over two decades, and rose through ranks to become one of the youngest editors. He has also worked as its editorial director, and played a key role in the launch of ETNow, and shaping the digital coverage of ET Online. He has also worked with The Indian Express. Joshi was also on the board of the News Broadcasters Association (NBA).