Hemant Jain

Hemant Jain is the President and Head of Digital Business at Lokmat Media Pvt. Ltd., a position he has held since 2016. Under his leadership, Lokmat has become India’s leading and most profitable digital media company in the Marathi language. With over 29 years of experience in the digital media industry, Hemant has a distinguished track record in launching and scaling successful ventures across sectors including digital news, mobile entertainment, consumer broadband, and digital agencies.

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Hemant’s career began in 1996 with the launch of indianexpress.com. He played a key role in establishing digital divisions for top advertising agencies between 1997 and 2001. In 2002, he joined Reliance Webstores as part of its founding team, leading brand and consumer marketing efforts. From 2008 to 2014, he led the India business for Hungama Digital Media Entertainment, driving its growth.

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In addition to his corporate roles, Hemant is an influential figure in the digital media industry, serving on the DNPA revenue committee and as a Board Advisor at the India Influencer Governing Council. He is an active member of the Rotary Club of Bombay Hills South. As an ICF-Accredited Life Coach, Hemant helps individuals gain clarity, overcome obstacles, and take focused action toward achieving personal and professional success.

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