ITV Network picks RK Arora as CEO

ITV Network has appointed RK Arora as the Chief Executive officer for its broadcasting initiatives. This comes in the wake of the ITV network’s aggressive market strategy including its recent entry into the English News Television business through acquisition of national English news channel NewsX and new look of India News at National level.

Arora comes with a proven track record and wide experience spanning over 20 years. He would be responsible for business operations of Hindi news channel - India News, five regional channels and English News Channel- News X. He would be leading the Group’s expansion plans and provide the vision and strategic leadership for all aspects of the business.

Prior to joining ITV Network, Arora was the CEO of BAG Network where he was leading business operations of broadcasting initiatives; News24, E24 and Darshan 24.He enhanced growth of the network with his extensive experience in media and knowledge of distribution. Under his able guidance and strong leadership, market share and revenue of the channels led exponential increase year on year. He was also associated with Independent News Service since its inception which launched India TV in 2004. A Chartered Accountant by profession, he was CFO and executive director of the company.

Commenting on his appointment with ITV Network, RK Arora says, “I am delighted to join ITV Network which has variety of genres viz. Hindi, English and Regional news channels. With my grip on the media industry and distribution including technology implications, I am looking forward to enhance the channel's market share across the board and also augment channel's revenue with fresh strategies and ideas. The vision is to set the agenda for an integrated media network with each of our brands excelling in performance across all parameters.”

In an official communiqué, Kartikeya Sharma, MD – ITV network said “We are going through exciting times in the media industry wherein due to digitization entire business diaspora is changing and  RK Arora’s rich experience and leadership is well set to steer the group to great heights”.

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