Puneet Singhvi

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DISC Type : DS

Chief Strategy Officer - Network18 Group at Network18 Media & Investments Limited

Greater Delhi Area, India

Overview

Puneet Singhvi is the Chief Strategy Officer at Network18 Group, where he spearheads AI initiatives, strategic partnerships, and digital growth. An MBA from the University of Delhi, he is an expert in M&A and scaling digital ventures. Colleagues describe him as a "smart business person" who is "focused on results. "

He is deeply engaged with the startup ecosystem, actively seeking collaborations with founders, VCs, and companies in the news, AI, video, and ad-tech sectors to foster innovation and strategic growth for his organization.

Unique fact: He founded Times Global Partners and was instrumental in structuring the initial India partnership deals for global giants like Uber, Airbnb, and Coursera.

Personality Overview

Output-Driven

Planner & Achiever

Dynamic But Sincere

They might take some time to make their mind up but once they do, they don't change it easily.  They are very professional in their approach and can weigh multiple perspectives together. They exhibit a rare combination of being result-oriented but patient at the same time.

Topics They Care About

AI in Media
He leads the AI Charter for Network18 and is actively seeking strategic partnerships with companies working in AI, particularly within the news and media landscape.
Strategic Partnerships
His career is defined by forging high-impact alliances with global brands. He also serves as Co-Chair of the Tech Partnerships Sub-Committee at DNPA.
Startup Ecosystem
Publicly expresses a strong interest in engaging with the thriving ecosystem of founders, startups, and VC funds to explore potential collaborations.

Media Appearances

Puneet Singhvi Appointed as Chief Strategy Officer at Network18 Media & Investments Limited. Featured in CXO Lanes

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Work History

7-2025
Chief Strategy Officer - Network18 Group at Network18 Media & Investments Limited
12-2018 - 7-2025
CEO (Digital) & President - Corporate Strategy at Network18 Media & Investments Limited
10-2016 - 12-2018
EVP & Head - Corporate Development & Digital Strategy at Network18 Media & Investments Limited
1-2016 - 9-2016
COO, Times Global Partners @ The Times of India Group at Times Internet
1-2013 - 12-2015
SVP & Business Head, Times Global Partners @ The Times of India Group at Times Internet

Education

2010 - 2010
Media Leadership Program from Indian School of Business
1994 - 1997
MBA from Faculty of Management Studies - University of Delhi

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Insights For Selling To Puneet

During A Call Or A Meeting

DO's

  • Stick to your standard pitch and qualifying script, don't try to wing it
  • Focus on the results that your product produces, expect some strategic questions in return
  • Ask them at the end if they see a strong value prop in your product; expect an honest answer

DONT's

  • Don't shy away from asking hard questions, but be extra polite
  • Don't go over them unless you are left with no other option
  • Don't get into pricing discussions early on, steer conversation towards proven results

When Cold Calling

When Writing An Email

While Negotiating & Closing

    The secret to closing fast with Puneet is

  • Strong proof of impact and their conviction will matter the most, but they wouldn't want to act unilaterally either
  • Will you ever get a clear answer from Puneet

  • They will say no if they are not convinced but you will have to prompt them.

Insights For Deal Planning

    How fast (or slow) will Puneet move?

  • They will want to understand things well but can move fast once they have a clear picture.
  • Can Puneet take some risk or not?

  • They have good risk tolerance but are likely to think it through once or twice.

You And Puneet

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