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Keshet Productions gets on-board Simon Shalgosky
MUMBAI: The UK arm of Israel’s Keshet Media Group has appointed the former head of development at ITV Studios’ factual division Shiver – Simon Shalgosky – to lead its growing non-scripted team in London.
Shalgosky’s appointment is a significant step towards Keshet’s push to develop original projects in the UK, in addition to representing formats from Israel.
Shalgosky brings with him his multi-genre experience, having developed a range of entertainment, factual, and factual entertainment programs. Working in development posts at ITV from 2006 – 2014, Shalgosky and his team created and developed a wide slate of shows ranging from Britain’s Best Dish and Come Date with Me to Secrets from the Sky and The Men with Many Wives. Over the last 10 years he has had commissions with every major UK broadcaster and has gathered experience of delivering shows for daytime, access prime and prime time.
Keshet UK COO Sammy Nourmand said, “Simon’s appointment underlines Keshet’s continued commitment to grow its UK Production arm. His versatility and passion for great television made Simon the ideal candidate for this role. We’re delighted to welcome him to the team.”
Shalgosky added, “Keshet has a phenomenal reputation in format entertainment and I’m really looking forward to joining them at such an exciting time.”
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Madhu Soman joins Crestoria Global advisory board role
Former WION, Zee Business executive pivots to mentorship platform
MUMBAI: Madhu Soman, former chief business officer at WION and Zee Business, has joined the board of advisors at Crestoria Global, marking a shift from newsroom leadership to mentorship and education.
Soman, who brings close to three decades of experience across journalism and media management, said the move reflects a growing focus on shaping the next generation through guidance and real-world insight. His career spans leadership roles at organisations including Bloomberg, Thomson Reuters and Reuters, covering markets from India to Asia-Pacific.
“Across 28 years in the news business, one idea kept resurfacing as a meaningful off-ramp, teaching, mentorship, and helping shape the next generation,” said Soman. “Crestoria sits right at that intersection.”
Crestoria Global, which positions itself as a long-term education and career advisory platform, focuses on helping students navigate global opportunities through structured guidance, research-led insights and personalised mentorship. The company said its approach goes beyond university admissions to focus on long-term career positioning.
Soman added that the platform’s philosophy of designing success with intent, rather than leaving it to chance, resonated with his own outlook on impact and influence.
The advisory board brings together professionals from diverse fields, including academia, media and corporate leadership, aimed at offering students a broader perspective on career pathways in an increasingly complex global landscape.
As he steps into this new role, Soman’s move signals a wider trend of seasoned industry leaders turning towards mentorship, where experience is not just shared, but scaled for the next generation.
