About

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Senior leader with more than 15 years of experience across forensic investigations, risk intelligence, and digital media. Track record of building high-performing teams, driving measurable impact, and delivering high-quality outcomes in fast-paced, high-stakes environments.

At Kroll, he leads multi-jurisdictional forensic investigations, handling high-stakes cases that involve fraud, corruption, whistle-blower complaints, and regulatory inquiries. He manages end-to-end engagements—from initial scoping and proposals to digital forensics, intelligence gathering, fieldwork, reporting, and senior-level client delivery—while mentoring teams, strengthening processes, and contributing to business development and thought leadership.

Previously, he successfully built and scaled major digital news platforms to industry leadership, including Livemint, Moneycontrol, CNBC TV18 Digital, Zeebiz, and MintGenie. This included launching multiple products from scratch, building and leading large editorial teams, and driving strong audience growth through strategic content and product overhauls.

EXPERIENCE

Vice President – Investigations, Diligence and Compliance
Kroll Associates (India) Pvt Ltd · Sep 2024 – Present

Editor – Livemint.com
Mar 2023 – Jul 2024

Editor – MintGenie.com
Jul 2021 – Mar 2023

Associate Editor – Moneycontrol.com
Mar 2020 – Jun 2021

Associate Editor – CNBCTV18.com
Jan 2018 – Mar 2020

Editor – Zeebiz.com
Mar 2016 – Jan 2018

Editor – Gateway House: Indian Council on Global Relations
Sep 2015 – Feb 2016

Special Correspondent – DNA Money
Jan 2015 – Aug 2015

Principal Reporter – Business Standard
Sep 2010 – Jun 2013

Correspondent – DNA Money
Jun 2008 – Sep 2010

Correspondent – The Times Group
Jun 2007 – Jun 2008

EDUCATION

MA International Studies & Diplomacy
SOAS, University of London · Sep 2013 – Dec 2014

BMM
KC College, University of Mumbai · 2007

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