News Just Arrived | Re-structuring at Times Television Network: Ajay Trigunayat is CEO - English Entertainment; Avinash Kaul is CEO - ET NOW & zoOm

Times Television Network has enhanced the responsibilities of two of its senior personnel: Avinash Kaul, will now be Chief Executive Officer (CEO) ET NOW & zoOm and Ajay Trigunayat, will be Chief Executive Officer (CEO) Hollywood Channels. They will continue to report to Sunil Lulla, Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer (MD & CEO), Times Television Network.

Announcing the new organizational focus Sunil Lulla said, "2011 has been a significant year of growth for Times Television Network (TTN). As the channels consolidate positions, it offers opportunities for talent to develop. Avinash Kaul and Ajay Trigunayat will both bring new ideas , energy and passion for TTN's ambitious growth agenda. We wish them great success.

During the course of 2011, TTN's revenue has grown by over 50%, its reach has spread to 26 countries besides India and its channels are in leadership positions. MOVIES NOW has clearly dominated category growth and ET NOW has substantially challenged the Stocks & Business category. TIMES NOW and zoOm continue to consolidate their leadership positions and are the "go to' destination for News and "Bollywood' infotainment, respectively.

Speaking on his appointment, Avinash Kaul said, ""Bollywood' and "Stocks' are deep passions of India. I am delighted to have a blend of entertainment and information as part of my mandate. I look forward to ensuring that ET NOW continues to consolidate its leadership as India's premier stock market channel."

Avinash Kaul was earlier CEO of zoOm and has previously worked with Fulcrum (Group M), Discovery Communications, Star, NDTV Media and Sahara One in strategic and management roles.

Commenting on his appointment, Ajay Trigunayat said, "MOVIES NOW has just about completed one year of stellar performance and I am looking forward to consolidating and growing the franchise of Hollywood entertainment for Times Television Network".

Ajay Trigunayat was earlier Channel Head of MOVIES NOW. Prior to joining Times Television Network, Ajay has been in the Middle East in an Entrepreneurial capacity; the Business Head of the Zee English Channels bouquet; has built brands and strategies for Lintas, Contract and Rediffusion and was in Sales with Pepsi.

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