MUMBAI: Reliance Broadcast Network Ltd. (RBNL) has appointed Asheesh Chatterjee as its chief financial officer.
Chatterjee will lead the finance and legal side of the business and will also spearhead key initiatives like fund raising, M&A and JVs.
Speaking on Chatterjee’s appointment, Reliance Broadcast Network Ltd. CEO Tarun Katial said, “Asheesh’s varied finance background across critical financial and legal portfolios, will add tremendous value to Reliance Broadcast Network Ltd., which is a young company at a critical growth juncture. We welcome Asheesh on board and look forward to his expertise in taking this Company through its next growth leap.”
A chartered accountant and cost accountant by qualification, Chatterjee brings with him over 15 years of post qualification experience across varied sectors will - assurance and consulting, financial services, manufacturing and media and entertainment.
Having held senior finance positions with leading companies like Moser Baer, Sony Entertainment Television (Multi Screen Media), ICICI Prudential Asset Management and Ernst & Young, Chatterjee has worked on a diverse portfolio covering strategic finance, corporate structuring, operational finance, tax planning, audit, treasury and investor/analyst relations.
On his appointment, Chatterjee said, “The brand Big has successfully created a robust and diversified business model ranging from radio broadcast, television, out of home and live events. I am excited to join the Company and work with a young and dynamic team, to achieve the full potential of Reliance Broadcast Network’s growth strategy.”
In his last assignment, as the CFO of the entertainment business with Moser Baer, Chatterjee was involved in setting up of the home entertainment & film divisions and leading the company to become the largest home video company in the country within a year from launch.
He was also spearheading the strategic process at the company to formulate its entry into newer verticals in the M&E space and also manage key strategic initiatives at the group level.
