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Y&R’s Michael J Dolan joins Viacom as CFO
MUMBAI: Media conglomerate Viacom has appointed Michael J. Dolan as its executive VP and CFO.
Dolan will report to Viacom chairman and CEO Sumner Redstone. Dolan will assume his duties as CFO on 11 May.
Dolan was formerly Young & Rubicam (Y&R) chairman and CEO. Y&R is a diversified advertising agency and marketing services company with 11,000 employees in approximately 100 countries and approximately $2 billion in net revenues.
Redstone said, “Mike Dolan is a seasoned executive with extensive experience at creatively driven and brand-oriented companies. He has demonstrated outstanding leadership and skill at every stage of his career and has a proven record of success.
” As we continue to assess the possible separation of Viacom into two publicly-traded entities, we will benefit from Mike’s experience in successfully completing complex financial transactions, such as his flawless execution of the initial public offering of Young & Rubicam. We are extremely fortunate to have him join the Viacom team at this pivotal time in the Company’s history, and we’re confident that he will make significant contributions to our continuing success.”
Dolan succeeds Richard J. Bressler, who served as CFO from March 2001. Bressler had notified Viacom in January that he would not be renewing his contract. He will work with Dolan to ensure a smooth transition of the financial functions.
Dolan said, “This is an extraordinary opportunity to join a company that continues to be on the leading edge of its industry. I have always admired Viacom’s innovative content, unrivaled brands and creative excellence. I look forward to working with Sumner, Tom Freston and Leslie Moonves and with the company’s exceptional management team to maximise the long-term potential of Viacom’s businesses.”
Talking about Bressler Redstone said, “We want to thank Rich for his years of service to Viacom. He made important contributions to the significant financial and operational strides we accomplished during his tenure. We wish him well as he moves on to new opportunities.”
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IndiGo appoints captain Rohit Rikhye as head of operations control centre
Leadership change follows dgca penalties and december flight disruptions
MUMBAI: IndiGo has appointed Captain Rohit Rikhye as the new head of its operations control centre (OCC). The appointment, effective immediately following an internal announcement on Friday, sees Rikhye take over from Jason Herter. He will report directly to the chief operating officer (COO), Isidre Porqueras.
Captain Rikhye brings over 11 years of experience within IndiGo to the role. He previously served as chief pilot for standards, QA, and ops safety. In his new position, he is responsible for the airline’s central nerve centre, overseeing flight operations, including real-time coordination, planning, and dispatch; tracking and compliance, ensuring all flights adhere to air traffic control and safety regulations; and resource management, handling crew scheduling and rostering across the network.
The leadership transition comes after a period of significant operational challenges in December 2025. These lapses resulted in strict intervention from the directorate general of civil aviation (DGCA) in January 2026.
According to statements made by additional solicitor general Chetan Sharma on behalf of the civil aviation ministry, the regulator imposed penalties totalling Rs 22 crore on the airline. The regulatory response also led to the dismissal of a senior vice-president to address the systemic issues identified during the disruptions.
The OCC is critical to the airline’s daily performance, managing everything from flight paths to crew availability. By appointing a veteran from the safety and standards division, IndiGo aims to strengthen its regulatory compliance and ensure operational stability moving forward.
