Nilanjan Das has been appointed as the Chief AI Officer (CAIO) at the India Today Group, marking a pivotal moment in the media conglomerate’s journey toward AI-driven journalism and creative transformation. where he also served as Group Creative Editor, offering strategic leadership across Print, Digital, and Television platforms. Das brings with him a trailblazing record in AI media integration, having led the development of the world’s first synthetic AI news anchor under the India Today banner — a benchmark innovation in the global media landscape.
With over two decades of experience spanning global media houses, Das has played an instrumental role in elevating editorial design and visual storytelling. As Creative Director at Fortune Magazine India (2010–2016), he steered a major revamp of the magazine’s visual identity, covering design, photography, and layout. Before this, at Open Magazine, he was key to an impactful redesign that drove audience engagement and boosted sales. His global expertise includes a noteworthy tenure as Deputy Art Director at Time Magazine for its Asia and Europe editions, where he directed high-impact visual strategies and led international design teams. His creative direction won multiple accolades, including SOPA and IFRA Awards.
Das’s longstanding association with the India Today Group began in 1995 when he joined as Senior Art Director and rose to become Graphic Editor. His creative influence helped shape the visual language of the publication, blending editorial integrity with contemporary design sensibilities. His return and continued leadership at the Group underscores a full-circle journey now reimagined through the lens of AI, innovation, and digital transformation.
In his new mandate, Nilanjan Das is expected to build and scale AI capabilities across the editorial and design spectrum of the India Today Group. His unique blend of journalistic insight, global creative experience, and a pioneering vision in artificial intelligence positions him to lead the next wave of media evolution in the Indian subcontinent. The appointment is a strategic step for India Today Group as it fortifies its position at the intersection of content, creativity, and cutting-edge technology