Alex Kuruvilla steps down as Conde Nast India MD

The Managing Director of Condé Nast India Alex Kuruvilla has moved on from the publishing house 17 years after setting up its operations in the country. He announced that he will be transitioning into a new role within the company as Non-Executive chairman, effective July. Kuruvilla confirmed the news to e4m. 

"Some news… ? After an incredible 17 years founding and building Conde Nast’s Indian operations, and after much thought and contemplation, I feel it’s time to move on to the next chapter of my life. I have decided to step down as Managing Director and will be transitioning to a new role with the company as Non-Executive Chairman with effect from July," he said. 

Kuruvilla holds the distinction of successfully launching four Condé Nast titles: Vogue India, GQ, Condé Nast Traveller and Architectural Digest.

"This will allow me to pursue my other interests; amongst other things, my passion of two decades - technology investing and mentoring start-ups in AI, fintech, D2C, wellness etc. I’ll now have more time to focus on non-profits - I am an Advisor to the Kochi Biennale and a Trustee of the Save Life Foundation, one of India’s finest NGOs," he expressed.

Sharing his thoughts about his time at Condé Nast, Kuruvilla said: "It’s been an exhilarating ride, launching four iconic brands - Vogue, GQ, CN Traveller and AD and leading Conde Nast India’s transformation from a magazine company to a digital-first multi-platform group, all along remaining the most admired and dominant premium media platform in India. 

"I am proud of the successful organisation we have built together - Conde Nast India was one of the company’s best performing markets in 2022. I leave it in good hands and great shape. In my new role, I’ll support and advise the new leadership, for which the company will be initiating a search."

Prior to Condé Nast, Kuruvilla was the managing director of MTV Networks India, as well as executive vice president of MTV Networks Asia.