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  • Sony Pictures India appoints media specialist Gayathiri Guliani

    Sony Pictures India appoints media specialist Gayathiri Guliani

    MUMBAI: Sony Pictures Entertainment India has appointed Gayathiri Guliani as head of International Distribution for Indian language films.

    With over 19 years of experience, media specialist Guliani will be responsible for distribution and syndication of local language content in overseas diaspora markets and to identify newer markets to expand the footprint of Indian movies.

    A seasoned professional with experience ranging across broadcasting and motion pictures in international distribution and business development, Guliani has spear-headed the international distribution, marketing and syndication for over 26 films. Her last assignment was with Reliance Big Pictures where Guliani has worked on the successful movie, 3 idiots, which created a benchmark in being one of the highest overseas film grossers of all time. She has worked on other successful movies like Rock On, Jab We Met, Singh is King, Welcome, Ghajini to name a few.

    Speaking on her appointment, Sony SPE Films managing director Vivek Krishnani said, “At Sony Pictures India, we are committed to strengthening our international distribution network for local films. With the growing overseas contribution of India movies, we are happy to have Gayathiri on the team, who with her vast experience will work closely with the global Sony Pictures offices and help drive the growth in the international business”.

    Commenting on her appointment, Guliani said, “Sony is a brand with global vision, the leadership is iconic. It is a wonderful opportunity to be here and grow the international markets and take our Indian films to new frontiers. I look forward to a successful innings”.

    Prior joining Sony Guliani has worked with brands such as Reliance Big Pictures, Studio 18, Sahara One Motion Pictures, Channel V, Star TV to name a few. She has been a recipient of ‘Young Achievers Award 2014’ by WWI (Whistling Woods International) Academy for her contribution in International Business. As part of her independent work, she was also honored by the Consulate General of China (2015) for promoting Indo-China bilateral and cultural exchange between both countries.

  • Sony Pictures India appoints media specialist Gayathiri Guliani

    Sony Pictures India appoints media specialist Gayathiri Guliani

    MUMBAI: Sony Pictures Entertainment India has appointed Gayathiri Guliani as head of International Distribution for Indian language films.

    With over 19 years of experience, media specialist Guliani will be responsible for distribution and syndication of local language content in overseas diaspora markets and to identify newer markets to expand the footprint of Indian movies.

    A seasoned professional with experience ranging across broadcasting and motion pictures in international distribution and business development, Guliani has spear-headed the international distribution, marketing and syndication for over 26 films. Her last assignment was with Reliance Big Pictures where Guliani has worked on the successful movie, 3 idiots, which created a benchmark in being one of the highest overseas film grossers of all time. She has worked on other successful movies like Rock On, Jab We Met, Singh is King, Welcome, Ghajini to name a few.

    Speaking on her appointment, Sony SPE Films managing director Vivek Krishnani said, “At Sony Pictures India, we are committed to strengthening our international distribution network for local films. With the growing overseas contribution of India movies, we are happy to have Gayathiri on the team, who with her vast experience will work closely with the global Sony Pictures offices and help drive the growth in the international business”.

    Commenting on her appointment, Guliani said, “Sony is a brand with global vision, the leadership is iconic. It is a wonderful opportunity to be here and grow the international markets and take our Indian films to new frontiers. I look forward to a successful innings”.

    Prior joining Sony Guliani has worked with brands such as Reliance Big Pictures, Studio 18, Sahara One Motion Pictures, Channel V, Star TV to name a few. She has been a recipient of ‘Young Achievers Award 2014’ by WWI (Whistling Woods International) Academy for her contribution in International Business. As part of her independent work, she was also honored by the Consulate General of China (2015) for promoting Indo-China bilateral and cultural exchange between both countries.

  • BBC Worldwide Latin America appoints David Hanono as general manager sales & digital

    BBC Worldwide Latin America appoints David Hanono as general manager sales & digital

    MUMBAI: BBC Worldwide has recently appointed of David Hanono as General Manager Sales and Digital for Latin America & US Hispanic with effect from 21st July 2016 .

    In his new role, Hanono will oversee all content sales for BBC Worldwide Latin America & US Hispanic which includes Digital, TV and format sales alongside his ongoing responsibility for Ad sales across the region.

    Hanono has extensive experience in digital TV and wider media and technology industry, having worked in global media organizations for 20 years.

    Commenting on David’s appointment, Anna Gordon Executive Vice President and Managing Director for BBC Worldwide, Latin America & US Hispanic, said: “For this expanded, strategic sales role, which is responsible for the whole of sales across BBC Worldwide Latam & US Hispanic, David has ideal mix of top quality functional experience and superb sector knowledge. It is essential to have a leader who can integrate the team and drive new commercial opportunities. David is an excellent asset to the BBC Worldwide leadership team.”

    Hanono commented, “Latin America and US Hispanic are dynamic and very important regions for BBC Worldwide, where we are increasingly building audiences with our world-class content and services for our customers in fast growth markets. I’m incredibly excited by the scope of business opportunities across the region and I’m looking forward to fostering new and existing partnerships while leading a highly talented sales team.”

    Since 2013, David has led BBC Worldwide’s Digital business in the region, where he has succeeded in delivering double digit growth in programme sales and expanded the portfolio of BBC customers in the region particularly in OTT. David also presided over the launch of BBC Worldwide’s first children’s application, CBeebies, which launched last year in Latin America and US Hispanic.

    Hanono, previously Vicepresident Digital Business Development and Ad Sales for BBCW Latin America and U.S. Hispanic, has broad experience in the media, telecommunications and entertainment industries, spanning several countries across Asia, Europe, Latin America and the Caribbean.

    Prior to joining BBC, David held key positions at Univision, Lucent Technologies and NEC amongst others. Based at BBC Worldwide’s Regional headquarters in Miami, Hanono will start his new role immediately.

  • BBC Worldwide Latin America appoints David Hanono as general manager sales & digital

    BBC Worldwide Latin America appoints David Hanono as general manager sales & digital

    MUMBAI: BBC Worldwide has recently appointed of David Hanono as General Manager Sales and Digital for Latin America & US Hispanic with effect from 21st July 2016 .

    In his new role, Hanono will oversee all content sales for BBC Worldwide Latin America & US Hispanic which includes Digital, TV and format sales alongside his ongoing responsibility for Ad sales across the region.

    Hanono has extensive experience in digital TV and wider media and technology industry, having worked in global media organizations for 20 years.

    Commenting on David’s appointment, Anna Gordon Executive Vice President and Managing Director for BBC Worldwide, Latin America & US Hispanic, said: “For this expanded, strategic sales role, which is responsible for the whole of sales across BBC Worldwide Latam & US Hispanic, David has ideal mix of top quality functional experience and superb sector knowledge. It is essential to have a leader who can integrate the team and drive new commercial opportunities. David is an excellent asset to the BBC Worldwide leadership team.”

    Hanono commented, “Latin America and US Hispanic are dynamic and very important regions for BBC Worldwide, where we are increasingly building audiences with our world-class content and services for our customers in fast growth markets. I’m incredibly excited by the scope of business opportunities across the region and I’m looking forward to fostering new and existing partnerships while leading a highly talented sales team.”

    Since 2013, David has led BBC Worldwide’s Digital business in the region, where he has succeeded in delivering double digit growth in programme sales and expanded the portfolio of BBC customers in the region particularly in OTT. David also presided over the launch of BBC Worldwide’s first children’s application, CBeebies, which launched last year in Latin America and US Hispanic.

    Hanono, previously Vicepresident Digital Business Development and Ad Sales for BBCW Latin America and U.S. Hispanic, has broad experience in the media, telecommunications and entertainment industries, spanning several countries across Asia, Europe, Latin America and the Caribbean.

    Prior to joining BBC, David held key positions at Univision, Lucent Technologies and NEC amongst others. Based at BBC Worldwide’s Regional headquarters in Miami, Hanono will start his new role immediately.

  • News24 ropes in Satish Singh as consulting editor

    News24 ropes in Satish Singh as consulting editor

    MUMBAI: The news television industry is seeing many high profile resignations and reappointments in the last couple of months. The latest to also make a move is Satish Singh. He has joined News24 as consulting editor.

    Singh will work to enhance the editorial output of the channel on its digital platforms and will report to News24 editor-in-chief Anuradha Prasad.

    In his last stint, he was with News Express as consulting editor from January 2014.

    He has over two decades of experience in journalism. Singh was earlier the editor for Zee News for about 15 years. His earlier stints include editor-in-chief of Live India, the Hindi news channel from Sri Adhikari Brothers and and News Director of Focus TV.

    After his famed stint at Zee, Singh joined NDTV India in 2005 and returned to Zee News as senior executive editor in 2007 and left again in 2012.

    He started his career with an English publication in 1993 and then joined Nalini Singh’s project Hello Zindagi before moving on to DD News.

  • News24 ropes in Satish Singh as consulting editor

    News24 ropes in Satish Singh as consulting editor

    MUMBAI: The news television industry is seeing many high profile resignations and reappointments in the last couple of months. The latest to also make a move is Satish Singh. He has joined News24 as consulting editor.

    Singh will work to enhance the editorial output of the channel on its digital platforms and will report to News24 editor-in-chief Anuradha Prasad.

    In his last stint, he was with News Express as consulting editor from January 2014.

    He has over two decades of experience in journalism. Singh was earlier the editor for Zee News for about 15 years. His earlier stints include editor-in-chief of Live India, the Hindi news channel from Sri Adhikari Brothers and and News Director of Focus TV.

    After his famed stint at Zee, Singh joined NDTV India in 2005 and returned to Zee News as senior executive editor in 2007 and left again in 2012.

    He started his career with an English publication in 1993 and then joined Nalini Singh’s project Hello Zindagi before moving on to DD News.

  • Network18 strengthens revenue team; Joy Chakraborthy hires Priyanka Datta & Preeti Sahni

    Network18 strengthens revenue team; Joy Chakraborthy hires Priyanka Datta & Preeti Sahni

    MUMBAI: There’s change afoot at Television18 and Network18 following their acquisition by the Mukesh Ambani group last year. The companies saw a rash of exits close to it being taken over – and afterwards too – as executives long associated with Raghav Bahl’s team decided to move out.

    But looking at the past few months, both the companies have been strengthening the senior management team. Amongst the standout hires who have come in since is Rahul Joshi as CEO (News) and editor-in-chief and he has followed up by building the team editorially with journalists and editors for the channels being roped in.

    Another solid news industry resource recruited in May 2016 was Joy Chakraborthy, who came in as president revenue of TV18, allowing Joshi to concentrate more on management and editorial. Recently Joy was entrusted with further responsibility as CEO of Forbes India, thus consolidating television and the business magazine revenues under one head.

    A 20 year old veteran of the media industry – with experience ranging from The Times of India group to Star India to Zee Entertainment to India Today – Joy is now building his team under him. He has brought in Priyanka Datta as executive vice president to head the English news cluster (CNBC-TV18, CNBC-TV18 Prime HD and CNN News18) and network sales head for north and south.

    Another senior professional, Preeti Sahni has been appointed as vice-president to head sales for Forbes India and International business for English news channels of the network.

    Says Joy: “I am pleased to welcome Priyanka and Preeti to the Network18 family. Both Priyanka and Preeti come with right learnings and experience to take on their respective mandates at Network18. Priyanka Datta comes with a well-rounded understanding of TV channels, having headed ad sales and brand solutions roles at Zee. Preeti Sahni comes with specialization in luxury and international sales, having worked on and headed senior roles with premium media brands in her earlier roles.”

    Priyanka has around 20 years of experience with an exposure to sales, marketing, business management and P&L. and was last associated with Zee Entertainment for 14 years wherein she headed sales nationally for almost all channels of Zee Network as well as their Brand Solutions Cell. Her last assignment with Zee was that of Business Head of Zindagi and the FTA GEC channels.

    Prior to joining Network18, Preeti was with BCCL as general manager handling the luxury and international businesses. Preeti has a vast professional repertoire in product management and sales, and is skilled in conceptual marketing and business development. Prior to BCCL, she has worked with brands like India Today, HT Media, Oracle and Scholastic.

  • Network18 strengthens revenue team; Joy Chakraborthy hires Priyanka Datta & Preeti Sahni

    Network18 strengthens revenue team; Joy Chakraborthy hires Priyanka Datta & Preeti Sahni

    MUMBAI: There’s change afoot at Television18 and Network18 following their acquisition by the Mukesh Ambani group last year. The companies saw a rash of exits close to it being taken over – and afterwards too – as executives long associated with Raghav Bahl’s team decided to move out.

    But looking at the past few months, both the companies have been strengthening the senior management team. Amongst the standout hires who have come in since is Rahul Joshi as CEO (News) and editor-in-chief and he has followed up by building the team editorially with journalists and editors for the channels being roped in.

    Another solid news industry resource recruited in May 2016 was Joy Chakraborthy, who came in as president revenue of TV18, allowing Joshi to concentrate more on management and editorial. Recently Joy was entrusted with further responsibility as CEO of Forbes India, thus consolidating television and the business magazine revenues under one head.

    A 20 year old veteran of the media industry – with experience ranging from The Times of India group to Star India to Zee Entertainment to India Today – Joy is now building his team under him. He has brought in Priyanka Datta as executive vice president to head the English news cluster (CNBC-TV18, CNBC-TV18 Prime HD and CNN News18) and network sales head for north and south.

    Another senior professional, Preeti Sahni has been appointed as vice-president to head sales for Forbes India and International business for English news channels of the network.

    Says Joy: “I am pleased to welcome Priyanka and Preeti to the Network18 family. Both Priyanka and Preeti come with right learnings and experience to take on their respective mandates at Network18. Priyanka Datta comes with a well-rounded understanding of TV channels, having headed ad sales and brand solutions roles at Zee. Preeti Sahni comes with specialization in luxury and international sales, having worked on and headed senior roles with premium media brands in her earlier roles.”

    Priyanka has around 20 years of experience with an exposure to sales, marketing, business management and P&L. and was last associated with Zee Entertainment for 14 years wherein she headed sales nationally for almost all channels of Zee Network as well as their Brand Solutions Cell. Her last assignment with Zee was that of Business Head of Zindagi and the FTA GEC channels.

    Prior to joining Network18, Preeti was with BCCL as general manager handling the luxury and international businesses. Preeti has a vast professional repertoire in product management and sales, and is skilled in conceptual marketing and business development. Prior to BCCL, she has worked with brands like India Today, HT Media, Oracle and Scholastic.

  • Zee Learn appoints new CEO Debshankar Mukhopadhyay

    Zee Learn appoints new CEO Debshankar Mukhopadhyay

    Zee Learn Limited, a leading player in core education and India’s Most Trusted Diversified Education Brand has announced the appointment of Debshankar Mukhopadhyay as the new Chief Executive Office (CEO).  Mukhopadhyay has taken charge of the company from July 2016.

    Debshankar comes with over 20 years of experience in educational and financial sector across South Asia. Network and channel development is his forte, along with effective leadership in business and operational management. Prior to this, he was the Head of Educational Sales – Financial Services & Insurance at Manipal Global Education Services. His previous stints have been with Max Life Insurance Co. Ltd, Western Union, Scholastic India, Zee Interactive Learning Systems Ltd and DHL Worldwide.

    Speaking about Debshankar’s appointment, Zee Learn Board commented, “We welcome Debshankar to Zee Learn. We are delighted to have him at the helm of Zee Learn and are confident that his vast experience will further accelerate the growth of the company and further us on our path of excellence and growth.  We look forward to the rich experience and knowledge that Debshankar brings along, which will add immense value to the organization and to the extremely talented team at Zee Learn.”

    “It gives me immense pleasure to be associated with Zee Learn, which is one of the largest players in the core education sector. I am looking forward to working with the team to further strengthen the award winning education brands of Zee Learn. With brands like Kidzee – the largest preschool chain in Asia, Mount Litera Zee School – one of the fastest growing K-12 school chains in India, ZICA – one of the premiere institutes in the creative arts and ZIMA – one of the leading media arts institutes, the future of Zee Learn looks extremely bright for the company. I look forward to working with the board and the team at Zee Learn and building on the strong credentials of the company and help accelerate growth at the company,” Debshankar commented on his new assignment.

    A Commerce Graduate from Kolkata University, Mr. Mukhopadhyay has done Post Graduate Diploma in Business Management, IISWBM, Kolkata. He has also completed various professional workshops like Management Development Program from Jamnalal Bajaj Institute of Management, Service Excellence Training at Western Union, Rome, Certificate course from Indian Institute of Management, Kolkata in Project Management, and Transformational Leadership Program at Indian School of Business, Hyderabad.

     

  • Zee Learn appoints new CEO Debshankar Mukhopadhyay

    Zee Learn appoints new CEO Debshankar Mukhopadhyay

    Zee Learn Limited, a leading player in core education and India’s Most Trusted Diversified Education Brand has announced the appointment of Debshankar Mukhopadhyay as the new Chief Executive Office (CEO).  Mukhopadhyay has taken charge of the company from July 2016.

    Debshankar comes with over 20 years of experience in educational and financial sector across South Asia. Network and channel development is his forte, along with effective leadership in business and operational management. Prior to this, he was the Head of Educational Sales – Financial Services & Insurance at Manipal Global Education Services. His previous stints have been with Max Life Insurance Co. Ltd, Western Union, Scholastic India, Zee Interactive Learning Systems Ltd and DHL Worldwide.

    Speaking about Debshankar’s appointment, Zee Learn Board commented, “We welcome Debshankar to Zee Learn. We are delighted to have him at the helm of Zee Learn and are confident that his vast experience will further accelerate the growth of the company and further us on our path of excellence and growth.  We look forward to the rich experience and knowledge that Debshankar brings along, which will add immense value to the organization and to the extremely talented team at Zee Learn.”

    “It gives me immense pleasure to be associated with Zee Learn, which is one of the largest players in the core education sector. I am looking forward to working with the team to further strengthen the award winning education brands of Zee Learn. With brands like Kidzee – the largest preschool chain in Asia, Mount Litera Zee School – one of the fastest growing K-12 school chains in India, ZICA – one of the premiere institutes in the creative arts and ZIMA – one of the leading media arts institutes, the future of Zee Learn looks extremely bright for the company. I look forward to working with the board and the team at Zee Learn and building on the strong credentials of the company and help accelerate growth at the company,” Debshankar commented on his new assignment.

    A Commerce Graduate from Kolkata University, Mr. Mukhopadhyay has done Post Graduate Diploma in Business Management, IISWBM, Kolkata. He has also completed various professional workshops like Management Development Program from Jamnalal Bajaj Institute of Management, Service Excellence Training at Western Union, Rome, Certificate course from Indian Institute of Management, Kolkata in Project Management, and Transformational Leadership Program at Indian School of Business, Hyderabad.