MUMBAI — Bennett, Coleman & Co. Ltd. (BCCL / The Times Group) has appointed seasoned media executive Ronitaa Italia as Creative Head – 1838, effective September 1, 2026.
In her new executive role, Italia will drive the creative vision and content strategy for 1838, leading its “culture meets luxury” positioning across print publishing, digital storytelling platforms, and high-profile event programming.
Executive Background and Industry Experience
With over 25 years of experience in lifestyle journalism, brand building, and design curation, Italia brings extensive editorial and creative experience to BCCL.
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Previous Position: Editor-in-Chief of GoodHomes and Home and Design Trends magazines at Worldwide Media.
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Prior Editorial Roles: Consulting Editor (Design & Decor) at STIRworld, Director of Content at Ogaan Publications, Editor of GoodHomes, and senior editorial stints at The Ideal Home & Garden and Hindustan Times.
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Core Expertise: Developing lifestyle intellectual properties, editorial concept development, and multi-channel culture-and-design content strategies.
Her appointment signals BCCL’s focus on scaling its premium lifestyle and luxury media properties through immersive, design-led editorial storytelling.
