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Mumbai, 23 March, 06: UTV Software Communications, India’s
leading and most respected integrated media and entertainment companies
announced that Mr. Ronald D'Mello, Director - Operations & Finance,
will now take on the responsibilities of Chief Operating Officer
of UTV Software Communications Ltd.
In his new role, Mr. D'Mello will be fully responsible for the
day to day operational management of the Company, including running
of each of the profit centres as also all aspects of implementation,
Finance, HR, Legal, cost management and business servicing. Mr.
Ronnie Screwvala, CEO of UTV, will now focus on providing strategic
direction in the areas of content development, revenue generation
and new opportunities through organic and inorganic growth across
all lines of businesses. Mr. Screwvala and Mr. D'Mello will work
jointly on corporate strategic initiatives, investor management
and business development.
A professional Chartered Accountant, Mr. D'Mello has more than
15 years of post qualification experience in the manufacturing,
hospitality and media industry and enjoys the distinction of being
one of the longest serving finance professionals in the media industry.
Associated with the industry since 1991, he has played a key role
in its evolution and been an active participant in industry initiatives
at various levels including State and Central Government. Mr. D'Mello
joined UTV in 1992 and has played a crucial role in the Company's
evolution.
In another development, Ms. Zarina Mehta, Founder Director of UTV
and Head of Programming, Hungama TV, will now take on the responsibilities
of Chief Operating Officer, Hungama TV. In her new role, Ms. Mehta
will oversee all aspects of Channel operations and management.
A graduate in Economics (Honours) from the Mumbai University, Ms.
Mehta is one of the three founding members of the company. Over
the last 15 years, she has been responsible for the start-up and
creation of some of UTV's major divisions and has produced over
3500 hours of high TRP, award-winning television programming in
multiple languages. A multi-award-winning director of corporate
documentaries with a passion for children's television, her initial
training was as a theatre actor, where she performed in several
leading productions.
Commenting on these developments, Mr. Ronnie Screwvala, CEO of
UTV, says, "UTV is one of the largest fully integrated media
companies in the region, and it is our relentless endeavour to ensure
constant focus on our key business areas, with an eye to future
opportunities. These new responsibilities for Ronald and Zarina
will ensure that our current businesses continue to have a single-minded
focus, while I can drive creative development, revenue maximization
and new business opportunities."
About UTV:-
Incorporated in 1990, UTV has today emerged as one of India’s
leading and most respected integrated media and entertainment companies.
From a Television Production house, it has grown into an integrated
media house with interests in Television Content and Air-time Sales,
Movie Production and Distribution, and Broadcasting through their
group company United Home Entertainment, which recently launched
Hungama TV. In fact, in the last 15 years UTV has established its
presence across Asia for its creativity and professional approach
to the business. Website: www.utvnet.com
For further information please contact:-
Purnima Subbiah / Pooja Nikam
Good Relations (India) Pvt. Ltd, Mumbai
Tel No: 022-23535971 / 77
Mob: 9833100866
Fax: (022) 3535980
Email: purnimas@gri.co.in
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