The country’s premier multilingual digital news platform, Network18, has announced the appointment of Siddharth Raj Jain as Chief Technology Officer (CTO) of Network18 Digital.

Siddharth will lead all the responsibility of all technology functions of Network18 Digital, which enables the company’s national and regional growth, as well as oversee the company’s technology teams.

He will report to Puneet Singhvi, President, Digital and Corporate Development, Network18, according to a company statement.

Jain brings in more than two decades of experience in technology and product development across fintech, ad tech, navigation, and software development.

Before this, he has worked with PayU where he is credited with building the consumer credit business of LazyPay and led data and engineering for the consumer business. He also worked with Infosys, Subex, Nokia (India), and Inmobi.

Talking about his appointment, Siddharth said, “I am delighted to be a part of a leading media conglomerate like Network18. As a fan of the products that this team has built, I await connecting with the team and hearing their success stories. I feel fortunate to be surrounded by a tremendous team of professionals who are dedicated to creating a positive and digitized experience for the audience.”