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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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Steven Davis joins Sony Pictures Networks India as Content Licensing Manager
Seasoned media professional brings over 14 years of syndication and distribution expertise.
MUMBAI: Steven Davis has found a new reel home and this time, it’s at one of India’s biggest entertainment powerhouses. Steven Davis has joined Sony Pictures Networks India as manager of content licensing, marking a significant new chapter in his career within the media and entertainment industry. With more than 14 years of rich experience in content licensing, syndication, distribution, and sales, Davis brings deep operational knowledge and a proven track record of driving revenue through strategic content partnerships.
Prior to this move, he served as senior manager for content licensing & syndication at Rajshri Entertainment for over five years (November 2020 – March 2026), where he orchestrated the full cycle of content licensing and distribution. He has also held leadership roles at Veon Events, Bizzy Baby Media, Yoboho New Media, Vuclip, Saregama India, and Hungama.
In his new role at Sony Pictures Networks India, Davis will contribute to expanding the company’s diverse content portfolio and strengthening its reach across global markets.
The appointment adds valuable expertise to Sony Pictures Networks India’s content licensing team as the company continues to grow its presence in an increasingly competitive entertainment landscape.
From managing syndication at Rajshri to now licensing content at Sony, Steven Davis clearly knows how to keep the stories flowing. His move signals yet another seasoned hand joining the ranks to help some of India’s biggest shows and films find new audiences worldwide.
