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Asia TV appoints Kaushik Izardar as Chief Operating Officer (COO)
Asia TV is a platform initiated to engage the British born Asians and the ethnic immigrants to stay informed with ongoing Local community updates to strengthen community networking. Superstar TV is in the Bollywood and Lifestyle space . MITiVi OTT Platform offers a very engaging user interface with popular categories for live streaming, VODs, Movie library, overseas content with live TV and education.
Kaushik has been tasked with leading the charge of two channels apart from creating the B2B media business on Asia television Network and B2C on MiTiVi platform . Kaushik comes with a robust body of experience spanning almost two decades across Television,digital, media and entertainment and pharmaceutical sectors.
Prior to joining Asia Television, Kaushik has worked with industry leaders including Viacom18 Media, Zee Tv, INX Media, Fulford India Limited ( Subsidiary of Merck & Co,USA ) and so on, while also testing entrepreneurial waters.
Commenting on the new appointment, Taha Coburn Kutay, CEO – Asia Television India/ Chairman –United Kingdom Asian Business council, says, " We are thrilled to have Kaushik join us to strengthen the team. He brings invaluable insights that will be instrumental in shaping our journey towards achieving the leadership position in the media space."
Speaking about his role, Kaushik , " It has indeed been a pleasure to be a part of such an esteemed organisation. Having a natural flair for commercial and sales, I look forward to add more value to the firm with my abilities in managing large scale business operations. I am glad to join the leadership team and am sure this is going to be an interesting and learning journey ahead."
Kaushik has a Doctorate in Philosophy(PhD) and completed the thesis under Dr Piyush Sinha ( IIM- Ahmedabad ) and has a MBA in marketing . Apart from that he has completed his senior strategic management from IIM Calcutta.
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BBC appoints Matt Brittin as 18th Director-General
Former Google EMEA president to lead broadcaster from May amid global change
LONDON: The BBC has named Matt Brittin as its 18th Director-General, placing a seasoned technology and media leader at the helm of one of the world’s most influential public broadcasters. He will formally assume the role on 18 May.
Brittin steps into the position after a brief “gap year”, as he described it, returning to the spotlight with a job that, in his own words, was “probably not one either you or I were expecting”. The appointment signals a strategic tilt towards digital expertise at a time when traditional broadcasting continues to evolve at pace.
The new Director-General brings more than 18 years of experience from Google, where he held several senior roles, including President for Europe, the Middle East and Africa. During his tenure, he played a central role in expanding the company’s footprint across Europe and shaping its regional strategy.
More recently, Brittin served as Senior Independent Director at The Guardian, adding boardroom insight from one of Britain’s leading news organisations. His career also spans roles at McKinsey, Trinity Mirror and Sainsbury’s, giving him a broad perspective across media, retail and strategy.
The Director-General position carries dual responsibility as chief executive officer and editor-in-chief, overseeing the BBC’s creative, editorial and operational direction both in the UK and globally. It is a role that demands not just leadership, but a steady editorial compass in an increasingly complex media landscape.
“Now, more than ever, we need a thriving BBC that works for everyone in a complex, uncertain and fast changing world,” Brittin said. He added that the broadcaster remains “an extraordinary, uniquely British asset” with a legacy of innovation in storytelling and technology.
His appointment comes at a moment when public service broadcasters are under pressure to balance tradition with transformation, navigating shifting audience habits, digital disruption and funding debates. Brittin’s blend of Silicon Valley scale and British media sensibility may prove timely.
With “big challenges and big opportunities” ahead, Brittin appears ready to get started. The real test begins in May, when he moves from anticipation to action at Broadcasting House.
