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Acronis rehires Mark Wong as Chief Corporate Officer
Former General Counsel returns to lead legal, M&A and regulatory affairs.
MUMBAI: Mark Wong just pulled a classic sequel move at Acronis because when the legal eagle flies back after nine years, even cyber protection gets a stronger wingman. Acronis, the global cyber protection leader, has welcomed back Mark Wong as chief corporate & business development officer. In this role, Wong will serve as general counsel and oversee legal & governance, government & regulatory affairs, and mergers & acquisitions key functions supporting the company’s rapid strategic expansion.
Acronis, CEO Jan-Jaap Jager said, “Mark’s deep legal expertise and experience scaling global technology companies make him an exceptional addition to our leadership team. Having worked with Mark previously, we know firsthand his ability to build strong governance and legal frameworks while supporting strategic growth initiatives.”
Wong originally served as Acronis General Counsel from 2010 to 2017, helping establish the company’s legal and governance foundation during a critical phase of international growth. He most recently spent nearly nine years as Senior Vice President of Legal at a leading backup and replication software company, leading a global legal team across 30 countries and guiding multiple strategic acquisitions during significant expansion.
“I’m excited to return to Acronis at a hyper-growth time for the company,” Wong said. “Acronis has proven to continue to innovate while expanding its global footprint, and I look forward to working with the leadership team to strengthen our governance, pursue strategic opportunities, and support the company’s next phase of growth.”
The return of a familiar legal architect comes as Acronis accelerates its worldwide push in cyber protection, data management and business continuity solutions.
In a tech world where threats evolve faster than updates, Acronis isn’t just fortifying its defences, it’s bringing back the lawyer who helped build the original fortress, proving the best protection sometimes comes full circle.
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ZEEL transfers syndication business, invests Rs 505 crore in IP push
Restructuring, stake buy and FCCB moves signal sharper content strategy
MUMBAI: In the content economy, owning the story is half the battle monetising it is the real game, and Zee Entertainment Enterprises is doubling down on both. The company has approved the transfer of its syndication and content licensing business to its wholly owned subsidiary ZI-IPR Enterprises, alongside an investment of Rs 505 crore aimed at strengthening its play in content intellectual property (IP) acquisition, management and monetisation. The move, effective April 1, 2026, will see the business transferred on a slump sale basis at book value, including all associated assets, liabilities and commercial rights effectively consolidating IP operations under a more focused structure.
At its core, the restructuring signals a strategic shift. As content consumption increasingly fragments across digital and global platforms, the value of IP lies not just in creation but in how efficiently it can be distributed, repackaged and monetised across markets. By housing its syndication engine within ZI-IPR Enterprises, ZEEL appears to be building a more agile and scalable ecosystem, one that can better extract value from its vast content library while adapting to evolving distribution models.
But the company’s ambitions are not limited to restructuring. ZEEL has also approved an investment of up to Rs 20.09 crore in Culture of Real Experiences (CORE), acquiring a 51 per cent stake in the entity. The move expands its footprint into the broader creative and experiential space, suggesting a push beyond traditional broadcasting into areas where content, culture and immersive experiences intersect.
At the same time, ZEEL has moved to tidy up its financials, approving the redemption of $23.9 million in outstanding foreign currency convertible bonds (FCCBs) and cancelling an unused $215.1 million commitment. The twin steps are expected to ease pressure on its treasury, freeing up capital and improving financial flexibility as the company invests more aggressively in its IP strategy.
Taken together, the decisions reflect a company in recalibration mode streamlining legacy structures, sharpening its focus on content ownership, and exploring new avenues for growth. In a market where the lines between television, streaming and experiential entertainment are increasingly blurred, ZEEL’s latest moves suggest it is not just creating content, but building a system to make that content travel further and pay better.
