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Betty Cohen is Lifetime president, CEO
MUMBAI: Veteran American cable television executive Betty Cohen has been named Lifetime Entertainment Services president and CEO. Media conglomerate Disney has a 50 per cent stake in the company that services women..
In her new position, which she officially assumes on 26 April, Cohen will be responsible for the day-to-day operations of the media brand for women. These include advertising sales, affiliate sales, research, programming, strategic planning and operations. She is known for her broad scope of experience and expertise in traditional and new media.
Disney Media Networks co-chairman and Disney-ABC Television Group president Anne Sweeney said, “Betty has a keen awareness of the importance of television’s relationship with the viewer and a remarkable ability to identify, understand and get close to audiences providing knowledge that she transforms into the development, marketing and communicating of brands.
“Her entrepreneurial style, blended with a prolific understanding of the TV industry, will bring a unique vision to Lifetime, taking it to its next level in programming to a diverse and complex audience of women. Betty is joining a remarkable team of professionals at Lifetime who have worked tirelessly to build it into the world class brand that it is. I welcome her and look forward to working with her.”
Cohen said, “My passion lies in developing branded content and related services that entertain, inspire and inform audiences around the world, and I am thrilled to have the opportunity to do just that at Lifetime. I look forward to working with and learning from the outstanding team at Lifetime, as well as a world class board and pair of owners, Disney/ABC and Hearst, who are as proud of Lifetime’s accomplishments as they are open to new ideas for growing the value of the Lifetime brand.”
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PwC India announces leadership change in Deals practice
Shashank Jain steps down as co-leader after nearly three decades with the firm.
MUMBAI: When one dealmaker steps off the pitch, another is ready to take the baton because in the fast-moving world of transactions, the game never really stops. PwC India has announced a leadership transition in its Deals practice, with Shashank Jain stepping down from his role as co-leader to pursue an opportunity in the industry. The practice will continue to be led by Mohit Chopra, ensuring continuity and sustained growth momentum.
PwC India partner and leader for advisory dinesh Arora paid tribute to Jain’s contributions. “We deeply appreciate the significant contributions made by Shashank over close to three decades he has spent with PwC, particularly his defining role in shaping and strengthening our Transaction Services practice in India,” he said. Arora highlighted Jain’s support for clients through some of the most complex and significant transactions in the Indian market, noting his deep technical expertise, sound judgment and nuanced understanding of the evolving M&A landscape.
The Deals practice remains a key growth driver for PwC India, and the firm expects continued expansion under Mohit Chopra’s leadership. He will continue to guide clients through complex transactions and transformational business moments, building on the strong foundation established over the years.
Reflecting on his journey, Shashank Jain said, “I have had an exceptional journey at PwC. I owe my growth and learning to the nurturing environment and leadership development that PwC provided.” He added that he had been working closely with Mohit and the larger team to ensure a smooth transition and expressed confidence that Chopra would take the Deals practice to newer heights.
From intern to respected deals leader, Shashank Jain has clearly closed many successful transactions and now, it seems, he’s ready to strike a new deal of his own.
