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  • JG is a CA who comes with over 17 years of experience in the finance and media industry

    A+E Networks | TV18 appoints Jayesh Gokalgandhi as CFO

    By A Correspondent

     

    Jayesh S Gokalgandhi

    A+E Networks | TV18 has announced the appointment of Jayesh S Gokalgandhi as its Chief Financial Officer (CFO) from this month. In his capacity as a CFO, Gokalgandhi will be handling the finance function and will report to Avinash Kaul, Managing Director, A+E Networks | TV18 and President, Strategy, Product & Alliances, Network 18.

     

    Gokalgandhi is a Chartered Accountant who comes with over 17 years of experience in the finance and media industry. His last stint was as CFO with Colosceum Media. In past he has worked in Endemol Shine India and Portland Outdoor (GroupM).

     

    Commenting on the appointment, Kaul said: “We are happy to welcome Jayesh as the CFO of AETN 18. His deep knowledge about the finance and media sector will add more value to the company. Jayesh will play a pivotal role in the transformational journey of A+E Networks|TV18 and his involvement will help us drive the financial performance of the entity. His background in production comes in handy as AETN 18 channels scale up the localization agenda of original content in India.”

     

    Said Gokalgandhi: “I am delighted to be a part of one of the most renowned names in the media industry and would like to thank A+E Networks | TV18, for giving me this opportunity. I look forward to also being a part of the transformational journey of the company and extend my assistance in every capacity in strengthening the financial position as well.”

     

     

  • The role will be in addition to his responsibility as CEO of IBN Network

    Avinash Kaul appointed President of A+E Networks|TV18

    By A Correspondent

     

    Avinash Kaul

    AETN18 board of directors have appointed Avinash Kaul as President of A+E Networks|TV18. Kaul will be responsible for the day-to-day operational, strategic and financial management of the joint-venture. The role will be in addition to his responsibility as CEO of IBN Network.

     

    Speaking on the occasion, AP Parigi, Group CEO, Network18 said, “As A+E Networks | TV18 enters a new phase of growth, I’m confident that Avinash is the right person to lead the company forward. He has a proven ability to create strategic clarity, ensure disciplined execution, and deliver results. We believe that his passion for innovation will help ensure that the venture will continue its stellar growth trajectory.”

     

    Sean Cohan, Executive Vice President, International, A+E Networks added, “Avinash brings vast media expertise, foresight and knowledge of the Indian market to the venture. Under his leadership, we are well-positioned to realize our shared vision of strong and vibrant entertainment services in India.”

     

    With a career spanning over 16 years, Kaul has rich experience in a variety of roles in sales, marketing and general management across genres like News and Entertainment, Movie and Lifestyle in India. Prior to this, Kaul held the position of CEO – TV Division of BCCL, managing Times Now, ET Now and zoOm. He has also worked in leadership and various capacities in networks like Star, NDTV Media and Discovery Networks, among others.