Jyoti Thottam is the New York Times' new deputy op-ed editor. 

Introducing her to the NYT's reader, Kathleen Kingsbury, editorial page editor, writes: 'In her two-plus years at The Times, she has shown exquisite news judgment, sure editing hands and decisive leadership... In her new role, Jyoti will... oversee the vertical editors for World, Culture and Business/Technology,' here.