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MX Player appoints Viraj Jit Singh as Revenue Head
MUMBAI: MX Player, the world’s largest local video platform, today announced the appointment of Viraj Jit Singh as its SVP & Head – Revenue .Viraj brings with himself over 19 years of experience in sectors like broadcasting, entertainment and amusement parks.
Prior to joining MX Player, Viraj was responsible for revenue generation, communication and marketing strategy for top brands like Viacom18 Media Pvt. Ltd., KidZania India, ESPN Star Sports and Reliance Broadcast Network.
On his move to MX Player, Viraj Jit Singh said, “I am excited and looking forward to my new role in the MX Player family. The OTT space has witnessed tremendous growth in the past few years and I look forward to applying my diverse skill-set to strengthen MX Player’s position in the market.”
Viraj further added, “The company has aggressive and exciting plans to reach out to a large consumer base and I am eager to working with the dynamic team and contribute to its rapid growth.”
Commenting on Viraj’s appointment, Karan Bedi, CEO, MX Player said, “I am delighted to welcome Viraj to MX Player. He brings with him a rich tapestry of experience that will be a great asset for our venture. Viraj’s extensive leadership and expertise across markets make him a terrific addition to the growth and strategy of MX Player.”
In India, over 350 million consumers have MX Player installed, and over 175 million consumers use it every month to watch video, a reach comparable to leading TV channels, and exceeding all other OTT platforms in India.
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Bluesky’s CEO Jay Graber steps down, Toni Schneider takes the helm
Graber moves to innovation role as interim CEO Schneider steers platform of 40m users
SEATTLE: Jay Graber, the driving force behind Bluesky, is stepping down as CEO and moving into the newly created role of chief innovation officer. Graber, who has been at the forefront of building the open social platform since 2019, leaves the day-to-day running to focus on new ideas and innovation.
Stepping in as interim CEO is Toni Schneider, former boss of Automattic and partner at True Ventures, who has been an advisor to Bluesky for the past two years. Schneider brings a wealth of experience in open platforms, having worked with WordPress, Yahoo’s developer network, and supported companies like Bandcamp.
Bluesky, created by Jack Dorsey as an alternative to Twitter, has grown into a thriving social network with over 40 million users. Its open AT Protocol allows users to own their data and identity, while developers can build apps on top of the platform. Schneider described Bluesky as “a real, scalable foundation for a different kind of internet.”
Graber praised the team she assembled, saying the platform’s success stems from matching people’s passions with their strengths. “Scaling up this company has been a learning experience unlike anything else,” she wrote in a blog post, adding that she is “excited to dig into the next frontier of what decentralized social can be.”
The board has begun a search for a permanent CEO, but for now, Schneider will guide Bluesky through its next chapter of growth, supporting the team, users, and developers alike.
Bluesky’s rise gained attention during the November 2024 exodus from X, formerly Twitter, when changes to the platform prompted users to look for alternatives. With Schneider now at the helm, the platform looks set to continue its journey as a user-focused, open social network.
