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Abhay Ojha to be appointed ZMCL’s CEO

The company has informed BSE that they have considered Ojha’s candidature and advised the management to file necessary application with the MIB for obtaining prior approval in this regard

by Team PITCH
February 15, 2023

ZEE Media Corporation Limited (ZMCL) is in the process to appoint Abhay Ojha as the Chief Executive Officer.

“We wish to inform you that, the Nomination and Remuneration Committee of the Company, at its meeting held on today i.e. February 14, 2023, considered the candidature of Mr. Abhay Ojha, for appointment as Chief Executive Officer (‘CEO’) and Key Managerial Personnel (‘KMP’) of the Company and advised the management to file the necessary application with the Ministry of Information and Broadcasting ('Ministry') for obtaining the prior approval of the Ministry, as required under the Up-linking Guidelines,” the company said in a BSE filing.

In November last year, Ojha was appointed the Chief Business Officer for all linear channels, excluding Zee Business and WION.

Ojha joined ZMCL in February 2022 where he was appointed the P&L Head for Cluster 3. Prior to this, he was the CEO at Changa. He has also held leadership roles at HUL and Star.