Angad Bhatia has been appointed as the CEO of Firstpost and Creator18 (a venture from the Network18 stable).

He will lead the building of a creator network on off-platform extensions across digital properties. Bhatia's entrepreneurial zeal will bring to life new ideas, helping the group reach new audiences and explore new growth opportunities.

He will report to Rahul Joshi, managing and group editor-in-chief, Network18.

Bhatia was previously the CEO of India Lifestyle Network. He also led brand and marketing growth for other Mensa Brands.

In a career spanning over 15 years, he has also worked with MensXP (a digital platform that he founded and scaled before its acquisition by Times Internet), iDiva & Hypp.