Sridhar Raman

About Sridhar Raman

As Editor – Special Projects at Outlook, I play a key role in conceptualising, planning, structuring and executing high-impact editorial initiatives, including flagship cover stories. I work closely with the editorial leadership to shape the publication’s tone and tenor, and actively manage a team of reporters to deliver compelling journalism that drives conversations and informs public opinion. Previously, as a Content Curator at Outlook Planet, I created engaging and informative content for a specialised online platform focused on sustainability. With over 20 years in journalism and more than 15 years in marketing communication, branding, and digital marketing, my career spans leadership roles across both editorial and corporate domains. I have helmed editorial operations at prestigious publishing houses including The Times of India, The Indian Express, The Business World, and Emap PLC UK, consistently demonstrating the ability to craft impactful narratives, influence policy, and shape public discourse. My work has always bridged editorial depth with strategic foresight. In the corporate sector, I led Marcom and branding strategies at Larsen & Toubro, Jindal Steel & Power Limited, and Gleneagles Global Hospitals, leveraging my editorial sensibilities to enhance brand storytelling and visibility. As the founding CEO of Merricart, a health and wellness e-commerce venture, I blended my editorial and business expertise to build and scale a specialised marketplace, culminating in a successful exit. As Director at CoHire, I’ve enabled startups to access top-tier business leadership to accelerate growth, optimise communication strategies, and achieve their objectives efficiently. Whether leading editorial teams or driving brand strategy, my strength lies in crafting compelling narratives and executing innovative solutions that resonate across audiences and industries.

Experience

1. Editor Special Projects

   Outlook Business

   May 2025 — Present

Education

• Bharatiya Vidya Bhavan

  Post Graduate Diploma in Journalism

  1984 — 1985

• Delhi University

  Bachelor of Arts - BA

  1980 — 1983