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McCann appoints Rajeev Rakhsit as GM for Delhi
MUMBAI: McCann Worldgroup has appointed Rajeev Rakhsit as general manager for McCann Delhi.
Rakhsit has moved in from Saregama where he was head – new initiatives.
McCann Worldgroup India chairman and CEO Prasoon Joshi added, “I am extremely happy to have Rajeev come aboard in a key role. He is passionate about the business and I am sure this will further strengthen our north operation led by Alok Lall.”
McCann handles several big clients like Aircel, GM, Greenply, ICI Dulux, Coca-Cola, Videocon, Metlife, Unicef, Dish TV, Subway, Reebok and Chloromint from Delhi.
Rakshit comes in with over 17 years of experience. Prior to Saregama, he has also worked wih MAA Bozell and Bates Clarion. He has handled businesses such as JK Tyres, Nestle – Maggie Noodles, Peter England, HP, Compaq, Intel, Dell Computers, Wipro Technologies and DLF.
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Dish TV shareholders approve three independent directors
99.49 per cent vote of confidence strengthens board as company expands into connected TV, e-commerce and OTT.
MUMBAI: Dish TV has just been served a near-perfect vote of confidence and the shareholders have dished it out in style. Shareholders of the DTH operator have approved the appointment of three new Independent Directors with an overwhelming 99.49 per cent approval. The three appointees are Mr Arun Kumar Kapoor, Ms Heena Naishadh Bhatt and Mr Ashok Anant Paranjpe.
The strong mandate reflects continued investor faith in the company’s strategy, disciplined execution and long-term value creation. It comes as Dish TV focuses on stabilising its core DTH business while actively scaling new verticals connected TV platform VZY, B2B e-commerce ShopZop, and OTT service Watcho to build a more diversified and resilient growth trajectory.
Dish TV India Limited, CEO & executive director Manoj Dhobhal said, “We are encouraged by the shareholders’ approval of the appointment of the Independent Directors and sincerely thank them for their continued trust and confidence. The Board is already benefiting from the Directors’ collective experience, which will further sharpen strategic focus and support disciplined execution.”
With a fresh, strengthened board in place, Dish TV is well positioned to navigate the evolving media landscape. In a sector where every percentage point matters, a 99.49 per cent thumbs-up is the kind of ringing endorsement that suggests the company’s recipe for the future is already tasting right.
