The Free Press Journal (FPJ) on Thursday announced the appointment of former ET NOW News Editor Sheryll D’Souza as Consulting Business Editor, signalling a strategic move to strengthen its digital editorial operations and business news coverage.

According to FPJ’s report, in her new role, D’Souza will spearhead the publication’s business and markets-focused digital content strategy, marking a significant push towards enhancing its digital-first editorial presence and expanding its reach across platforms.

With close to two decades of experience across leading business news platforms, D’Souza brings extensive expertise in financial markets, corporate reporting and economic analysis. She is expected to strengthen corporate storytelling and investor-focused content across FPJ’s print and digital platforms, further reinforcing the publication’s position in business journalism.

Known for her clear editorial voice and ability to simplify complex economic narratives, D’Souza is set to play a key role in shaping the 97-year-old publication’s next phase of digital growth. The appointment reflects the organisation’s broader strategy to scale its digital business vertical with sharper focus on markets, the economy and enterprise-led storytelling.

As part of her mandate, she will work closely with editorial and digital teams to develop original programming, premium explainers and data-driven coverage designed for a modern, mobile-first audience. Her responsibilities will also include building a robust business news ecosystem across video, social media and digital-first formats, while expanding the publication’s engagement with new-age investors, entrepreneurs and policy observers.

Commenting on the appointment, Dheeraj Chandrasekhar, Digital Editor at The Free Press Journal, said D’Souza’s vast editorial experience will be instrumental in conducting research, preparing forecasts, interviewing industry experts on government economic policies and reporting on developments in the corporate sector.

The appointment underscores FPJ’s continued focus on strengthening its digital capabilities and enhancing its business and financial journalism offerings amid evolving audience consumption patterns.