VerSe Innovation, the parent company of leading content and short video platforms Dailyhunt and Josh, has announced the appointment of Rohit Sandal as its new Chief Human Resources Officer (CHRO). In this role, Rohit will lead the company’s global people strategy, focusing on building a future-ready workforce, fostering a strong organizational culture, and supporting VerSe’s global expansion initiatives.
With more than two decades of HR leadership experience, Rohit Sandal has previously held key positions at prominent technology firms including Freshworks, Lenovo, and Dell. His expertise lies in driving large-scale HR transformations, strategic workforce planning, and culture-building. He steps into the role following Maya John, the outgoing Chief People Officer, who was instrumental in shaping VerSe Innovation’s organizational scale-up and ensuring a smooth leadership transition.
VerSe Innovation continues to strengthen its leadership team as it expands its AI-first product ecosystem. The company’s digital offerings—such as NexVerse.ai, Dailyhunt Premium, Josh Audio Calling & Stories, and VerSe Collab—are at the forefront of engaging creators, consumers, and brands across India’s digital landscape.
Currently, VerSe powers personalized content experiences for over 350 million users across platforms like Dailyhunt and Josh. The company leverages advanced technologies including artificial intelligence (AI), machine learning (ML), and deep learning to deliver hyper-personalized, multilingual content across India’s diverse user base.
Backed by a strong consortium of global investors—including CPP Investments, Ontario Teachers’ Pension Plan, Qatar Investment Authority (QIA), Carlyle Group, Goldman Sachs, Google, Microsoft, and Sequoia Capital India—VerSe Innovation is well-positioned to further its vision of transforming digital content consumption in India and beyond.
