Hindustan Media Ventures Limited announced that on recommendation of nomination & remuneration committee, the board of directors, in compliance with the applicable provisions of the Companies Act, 2013 and SEBI LODR, have on December 28, 2021, approved the appointment of Shri. Sameer Singh, as Additional Director (Independent) with effect from December 28, 2021 to hold office up to the date of upcoming annual general meeting of the company. Shri Sameer Singh has been appointed as an Independent Director for a period of 5 consecutive years up to November 30, 2026 (not liable to retire by rotation), subject To Approve the members.

In a career spanning over 30 years, he has been at the forefront of innovative marketing and advertising solutions. He most recently spearheaded the operations at GroupM as the Chief Executive Officer - South Asia providing competitive advantage with digital leadership and content to clients. Prior to GroupM, he has worked at Google, GSK, Procter & Gamble and IPG.

He is currently serving as Independent Director on the Board of Next Mediaworks Limited and Next Radio Limited, fellow subsidiary companies.