MUMBAI: Eros Group has reappointed Jyoti Deshpande as its chief executive officer and managing director.

Deshpande had gone a sabbatical from 1 January 2011.

Kishore Lulla, currently chairman and CEO of Eros International plc, will revert to his previous role of executive chairman.

Lulla said, "The Board of Eros welcomes Jyoti back with open arms. She has been an instrumental part of our growth story and is ideally placed to take the company to new heights."

Deshpande will also be appointed as executive director of Eros International Media.

"Eros has played a significant part in my life for well over a decade and I am delighted to recommence my tenure as Group CEO & MD. I am looking forward to picking up where I left off and excited about continuing a successful journey with Eros," Deshpande said.