Nilesh Thakkar makes a move from Mahua to Associated Broadcasting Company

Associated Broadcasting Company Pvt Ltd (ABCL), which operates under the TV9 brand, has appointed Nilesh Thakkar, Broadcaster Mahua Network's Sr VP, as all India head - sales and marketing for TV9 Maharashtra. He joined Mahua Network in April this year. Thakkar will be joining ABCL's Sr VP from 14 December and will be reporting to ABCL director and revenue head Clifford Pereira.

Confirming the development to Adgully, he said, "It has been great experience working with Mahua and especially with people like Nikhil Sheth, Vivek Bahl and PK Tewari. I am excited for taking the new role at TV9 Maharashtra. Since I have more regional experience as I have worked with Zee Marathi and Star Majha, it is like the same grass for me. "

He had focused in launching ad-funded programmes and events for the channel, including Maharastra 2020, Majha Sanman Awards, Videocone Bappa Majha, Adesh Bhandekar Marathi Dandiya. He created events like Vasilene Star Anchor Hunt, SBS Award and many others.