Vijay Subramaniam quits Disney, Abhishek Maheshwari takes over

Vijay Subramaniam, Vice President- Content & Communication, Disney Media Networks, has decided to exit the network to pursue other career interests. Stepping into his shoes is Abhishek Maheshwari, has been Vice President & Head of the Consumer Products, Interactive & Corporate Strategy at Disney India. He will now take charge of Disney Media Networks and lead the new strategic initiatives to transform the Media Networks business into the new digital world. Disney India officials have confirmed the news to Adgully. 

Additionally, Sanjeet Mehta has been promoted as Head of Disney Consumer Products (DCP) and will be responsible for the licensing and retail businesses. 

Subramaniam had headed a bouquet of eight channels at Disney across three segments: Youth – Bindass and Bindass Play, Movies – UTV Movies and UTV Action, and Kids – Disney Channel India, Disney XD India, Disney Junior India and Hungama TV.