Ashwanii Dandonnaa Appointed Chief Commercial Officer at Brut India

Brut India has named Ashwanii Dandonnaa as its new Chief Commercial Officer (CCO), bringing over a decade of expertise in digital media, content strategy, and revenue leadership.In his role, Ashwanii will focus on driving sustainable revenue growth, forging high-impact brand partnerships, and strengthening the synergy between Brut’s commercial objectives and its editorial voice.

Mehak Kasbekar, Country Manager and Editor-in-Chief at Brut India, commented, “At Brut, we believe strong journalism and strong business must grow together. Ashwanii brings a unique mix of commercial insight, respect for content, and collaborative leadership. As we expand in India, his role will be critical in creating partnerships that amplify our voice and support meaningful long-term growth.”

Ashwanii Dandonnaa added, “I’m grateful for the trust placed in me during this pivotal phase for Brut India. With its combination of culture, purpose, and storytelling, Brut has already built a global platform. India offers a significant opportunity to expand that impact, and I look forward to working with our teams, partners, and creators to deliver values-driven growth.”

Prior to joining Brut, Ashwanii served as Business Head, Branded Partnerships at Fork Media, where he also led national-level government partnerships, further strengthening his credentials in strategic media and revenue leadership.