Mona Lalwani is an award-winning executive producer and story editor who grew Vox into a globally-recognized video brand.

Her emphasis on rigorous reporting, strategic thinking and compelling visuals propelled Vox’s YouTube channel to unparalleled success within seven years. The channel, with 12 million subscribers and 3.5 billion views, has also inspired productions with Netflix, HBO and YouTube Originals.

Mona’s sharp editorial instincts on deadline, and passion for fostering diverse and cross-platform teams are at the heart of her leadership. She cultivates an environment where journalists can do their best and boldest work.

She started her career in India, where she wrote and edited features for a leading arts and lifestyle publication, Platform. As a reporter in New York, first with The Verge and later with Engadget, she translated her reporting skills from text to video. She joined Vox in 2017 as the first story editor for video before becoming the Executive Producer and Editorial Director. 

Mona holds a master’s degree from Columbia University Graduate School of Journalism. She grew up in Delhi and has called New York home for the last decade.