India TV ropes in Paritosh Joshi as CEO

India TV ropes in Paritosh Joshi as CEO

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MUMBAI: India TV has appointed Paritosh Joshi as its new CEO. Joshi has been a 'strategist' for the news channel since 2012 and was tasked with optimising and leading the revenue function of the company's existing businesses and also develop business for its forthcoming ventures.

 

Joshi's last assignment was as Star CJ Network CEO.

 

At India TV, the CEO post was until now held by India TV managing director Ritu Dhawan, who was given the additional portfolio in 2009 post a restructuring exercise.

 

Dhawan said, "Paritosh has been part of India TV family for well over three years. Its is a pleasure to welcome him home."

 

Joshi added,"I have been privileged to work alongside the terrific team here for several years and when Ritu asked me to take up this responsibility, it seemed like a natural next step."

 

Joshi joined Star TV in August 2005 as president, advertising sales and distribution. In 2009, he was made CEO of Star CJ Network India, which was a joint venture of Star Television and South Korea's CJ O Shopping. He quit Star CJ Network in April 2012 and has since been working on a number of industry initiatives including the Broadcast Audience Research Council (BARC) India.

 

Apart from being a strategist at India TV, Joshi was also strategic advisor to the Shailesh Kapoor helmed Ormax Media.

 

Joshi, who was until recently Media Research Users Council (MRUC) chairman of the Technical Committee, now serves as mentor for the council.