VerSe Innovation, the parent company behind leading content platforms Dailyhunt and Josh, has announced the appointment of Rohit Sandal as its new Chief Human Resources Officer (CHRO). Sandal will be responsible for leading the company’s global people strategy, with a focus on nurturing future-ready talent, strengthening organizational culture, and supporting VerSe’s international expansion efforts.
Rohit Sandal brings with him over two decades of HR leadership experience, having held senior roles at Freshworks, Lenovo, and Dell. Throughout his career, he has led transformative people initiatives at scale, driving growth, innovation, and cultural evolution within global tech organizations.
He succeeds Maya John, the outgoing Chief People Officer, who played a pivotal role in scaling VerSe Innovation’s workforce and culture during its rapid growth trajectory. John was also instrumental in facilitating a smooth leadership transition by onboarding Sandal into his new role.
VerSe Innovation continues to lead the charge in India’s digital content space with its AI-first product suite that includes NexVerse.ai, Dailyhunt Premium, Josh Audio Calling & Stories, and VerSe Collab. These offerings are designed to deepen engagement across consumers, creators, and brands in India’s dynamic digital ecosystem.
The company serves more than 350 million users through its platforms, delivering hyper-personalized content in multiple Indian languages using advanced AI, machine learning, and deep learning technologies.
VerSe Innovation is backed by a strong roster of global investors, including CPP Investments, Ontario Teachers’ Pension Plan, Qatar Investment Authority (QIA), Carlyle Group, Goldman Sachs, Google, Microsoft, and Sequoia Capital India, underscoring its position as one of India’s leading digital media and tech companies.
