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ZEE appoints Shiva Chinnasamy as chief technology & product officer
Mumbai: Media & entertainment powerhouse Zee Entertainment Enterprises Ltd. (ZEE), has announced the appointment of Shiva Chinnasamy as the chief technology & product officer with effect from 2 September 2024. In this new role, Shiva will be based at the company’s technology & innovation centre (TIC) in Bengaluru and will report to Amit Goenka, president of digital business, international linear business, enterprise technology and broadcast operations & engineering.
Shiva will be responsible for the efforts being undertaken at the TIC across Data, artificial intelligence (AI) & machine learning (ML) to enhance the consumer experience across platforms and further support the Company’s growth plans across its core business segments.
Speaking on the appointment, ZEE Entertainment Enterprises Ltd president of digital business, international linear business, enterprise technology and broadcast operations & engineering Amit Goenka said, “As the Company moves forward in line with its strategic objectives to drive robust growth, certain action-oriented steps are being implemented to enhance the capabilities of the businesses. Technology plays a crucial role in enhancing the overall customer journey across all our platforms, and our Technology and Innovation Centre is steadily working towards gaining a deeper understanding of our vast audience base in order to deliver a successful business outcome.
Shiva’s invaluable industry expertise and experience in scaling businesses with a deep understanding of technology will be instrumental in building the necessary capabilities for the Company in its next phase of growth. I look forward to working closely with Shiva and the team at TIC to complement the long-term growth trajectory of the Company.” Commenting on his new role, ZEE Entertainment Enterprises Ltd. chief technology & product officer Shiva Chinnasamy added, “I am honoured to join the journey of ZEE at a pivotal intersection between content and technology, as the Company aims to fortify its capabilities in the realm of content distribution and monetization. I am excited to get started and work with the teams to build innovative solutions for our businesses and unlock deeper consumer insights that help accelerate innovation-driven growth opportunities for the Company.”
Shiva comes with over 20 years of experience across technology, data science & analytics to provide large-scale, long-term solutions in close collaboration with stakeholders and business partners. His expertise spans Ad tech, eCommerce, omni-channel retail, B2C FinTech, B2B SaaS, platform engineering and mobile engineering. He has been instrumental in building multiple impactful products in lead roles through innovative ideas and tight execution. Previously he was associated with Rippling as the India Site Lead, responsible for building a high-performance, data-driven collaborative culture. During his career, Shiva has also been associated with global companies including Google, Tesco, Target, Amazon and Verizon Labs amongst others.
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.
