Breaking News: Tarun Katial steps down as CEO of ZEE5 India

Tarun Katial has stepped down as CEO of ZEE5 India. He joined the company in 2018. Amit Goenka will lead ZEE5 India.

“We wish to confirm that Tarun Katial has tendered his resignation, as CEO, ZEE5 India. We thank him for his valuable contribution towards the growth of ZEE5. Under his able leadership, in a very short span of time, ZEE5 has emerged as India’s largest ConTech brand, delivering seamless, superlative content across different consumer touch-points, backed with cutting edge technology. His rich experience and expertise have been invaluable in building a robust digital platform. We wish Tarun the best in all his future endeavours.

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In line with our recently announced strategic restructuring of the organisation, Amit Goenka as the President - Digital Businesses & Platforms will continue to lead team ZEE5, along with other digital platforms” said a company spokesperson.

Previously the CEO of Reliance Broadcast Network Limited, Katial has 23 years of experience in the industry. He has had stints at companies like Sony Pictures Entertainment as Business Head and Executive Vice President for Sony Entertainment Television and Head of Channels, Star India, Star TV Network.

Katial has been instrumental in revolutionizing the media and entertainment landscape in India, along with being a TEDx speaker, Jury chair for the Ad club Abby and DMAI, committee member with FICCI and CII, Ex-Com at IAAA and Vice President at Association of Radio Operators for India (AROI).