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Cesar Diaz appointed Venevision International sales VP
MUMBAI: Cesar Diaz has been promoted to the position of vice-president of International Sales of Venevision International, becoming the head of the TV programming distribution operation of the entertainment company of the Cisneros Group.
Cesar Diaz, who was vice president regional sales for Venevision International, is a veteran of Venevision International as he previously worked for the company from 1987 to 1996 also in international sales.
During his five year absence, from June 1997 to April 2002, Diaz was GM of Telefe International, the distribution company for Telefe, Argentina’s top rated television network, states an official release.
“I am sure that our clients and relationships will be happy with Cesar’s new position. His expertise and knowledge of the industry and his personal qualities will be beneficial for the business. In his former position -added the high executive- Cesar has been responsible for many strategic alliances for Venevision International, showing foresight and strategic vision. He has been instrumental, as well, in the closing of many important deals and we are sure this new challenge represents professional and personal growth for him,” said Venevision International president and CEO Luis Villanueva.
Venevision International is an entertainment company part of the Cisneros Group, with more than 30 years in the market and its projects are inserted in the business development strategy designed by Gustavo Cisneros, president of the board of directors of the Cisneros Group of Companies. Venevision International distributes television programs throughout the world and is one of the largest producers of independent television programs in Spanish. The company also distributes films in Spanish for theater, pay-per-view, home video, paid and open television in the United States, adds the release.
NEW DELHI: Hamdard Laboratories gathered a cross-section of India’s achievers in New Delhi on Friday, handing out the Hakeem Abdul Hameed Excellence Awards to figures who have left their mark across healthcare, education, sport, public service and the arts.
The ceremony, attended by minister of state for defence Sanjay Seth and senior officials from the ministry of Ayush, celebrated individuals whose work blends professional success with a sense of public purpose. It was as much a roll call of achievement as it was a reminder that influence is not measured only in profits or podiums, but in people reached and lives improved.
Among the headline awardees was Alakh Pandey, founder and chief executive of PhysicsWallah, recognised for turning affordable digital learning into a mass movement. On the sporting front, Arjuna Awardee and kabaddi player Sakshi Puniya was honoured for her contribution to the game and for pushing women’s participation onto bigger stages.
The cultural spotlight fell on veteran lyricist and poet Santosh Anand, whose songs have echoed across generations of Hindi cinema. At 97, Anand accepted the honour with characteristic humility, reflecting on a life shaped by perseverance and hope.
Healthcare honours spanned both modern and traditional systems. Manoj N. Nesari was recognised for strengthening Ayurveda’s place in national and global health frameworks. Padma shri Mohammed Abdul Waheed was honoured for his research-backed work in Unani medicine, while padma shri Mohsin Wali received recognition for his long-standing contribution to patient-centred care.
Education and social development also featured prominently. Padma shri Zahir Ishaq Kazi was honoured for decades of work in education, while former Meghalaya superintendent of Police T. C. Chacko was recognised for public service. Goonj founder Anshu Gupta received an award for his dignity-centred rural development initiatives, and the Hunar Shakti Foundation was honoured for empowering women and young girls through skill development.
The Lifetime Achievement Award went to former IAS officer Shailaja Chandra for her long career in public healthcare and governance, particularly in the traditional systems under Ayush.
Speaking at the event, Hamdard chairman Abdul Majeed said the awards were a tribute to those who combine excellence with empathy. “These awardees reflect Hakeem Sahib’s belief that healthcare, education and public service must ultimately serve humanity,” he said.
Minister Seth struck a forward-looking note, saying India’s young population gives the country a unique opportunity to become a global destination for learning, health and wellness by 2047.
The ceremony also featured the trailer launch of Unani Ki Kahaani, an upcoming documentary starring actor Jim Sarbh, set to premiere on Discovery on 11 February.
Instituted in memory of Unani scholar and educationist Hakeem Abdul Hameed, the awards have grown into a national platform that celebrates those building a more inclusive and resilient India. For one evening at least, the spotlight was not just on success, but on service with substance.
