LONDON, February 20, 2025 – CNBC, First in Business Worldwide, today announced the appointment of Spriha Srivastava as Vice President and Executive Editor of Digital for International, assuming the role in May 2025.
Leading the Digital team across Europe, the Middle East, and Asia Pacific, Srivastava will oversee the editorial direction of all digital content for CNBC International. Reporting to CNBC International President Deep Bagchee, Srivastava will be based in London and join Bagchee’s senior leadership team.
A veteran journalist and experienced newsroom leader, Srivastava will join CNBC from her role as International Executive Editor & UK Bureau Chief at Business Insider. She has previously held roles at Thomson Reuters, Financial Times’ Money Management, and CNBC International where she brought expertise to online coverage of global finance and macroeconomics as Deputy Digital News Editor.
With over 15 years of experience in digital journalism, Srivastava has led teams across global time zones to cover the biggest news events in the world of business, finance, and technology. Her expertise extends beyond the newsroom, as she has brought these critical storylines to stakeholders on global platforms, including the World Economic Forum in Davos.
“I’m excited to have Spriha join the team and bring with her a track record of strategic leadership and a deep understanding of what makes an international newsroom thrive,” said Bagchee “Spriha is skilled in growing international audiences and creating successful consumer-focused content, and she will play an essential role in shaping and enhancing the digital offerings for our audience while ensuring alignment with our strategic objectives.”
“I am thrilled to be returning to CNBC International,” Srivastava added “CNBC has long been a leader in business journalism, adapting to an ever-evolving media landscape and a relentless news cycle. The challenge of capturing audience attention in this dynamic environment makes it an exciting and pivotal time for the industry. I look forward to working with Deep and the senior leadership team to deliver impactful content for CNBC’s global audience.”
About CNBC
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Media Contacts
Eden Kyle
CNBC International
eden.kyle@nbcuni.com
