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Umag Bedi, Managing Director, Adobe on CNN-IBN’s ‘CEO of Life’
MUMBAI: Continuing with its commitment to providing viewers with differentiated programming, CNN-IBN announces a one-of-its-kind series ‘CEO of LIFE’, in association with Urbana, a Lifestyle brand of Future Group. The show hosted by CNN-IBN’s Business Editor Karma Paljor, celebratesIndia’s distinguished young entrepreneurs who just not believe in driving their business but do it with a lot of passion.
In a candid conversation, Umang Bedi, Managing Director, India & South Asia, Adobe shares his experience on heading a software company while he was merely 29 years old and then on his journey. He says that age is just a number wherein, businesses are yearning for significant value add from the younger generation. Also, catch Umang reveal his passion for Golf which he believes is like meditating and finding time to be with your own self.
To know more about Umang Bedi, don’t forget to watch ‘CEO of Life’, this Saturday, November 29, 2014 @ 08:30 PM, with repeat telecasts on Sunday @ 12:30 PM & 7:30 PM, only on CNN-IBN.
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BBC to cut up to 2,000 jobs in biggest overhaul in 15 years
Cost pressures and leadership change drive major workforce reduction plan
LONDON: BBC has unveiled plans to cut up to 2,000 jobs, roughly 10 per cent of its global workforce, in what marks its biggest downsizing in 15 years.
The announcement was made during an all-staff meeting led by interim director-general Rhodri Talfan Davies, as the broadcaster moves to tackle mounting financial pressures and reshape its operations.
Between 1,800 and 2,000 roles are expected to be eliminated from a workforce of around 21,500. The cuts form part of a broader plan to save £500 million over the next two years, aimed at offsetting rising costs, stagnating licence fee income and weaker commercial revenues.
In a communication to staff, BBC interim director-general Rhodri Talfan Davies said, “I know this creates real uncertainty, but we wanted to be open about the challenge,” acknowledging the impact the move would have across the organisation.
The restructuring comes at a time of leadership transition. Former director-general Tim Davie stepped down earlier this month, with Matt Brittin, a former Google executive, set to take over the role on May 18, 2026.
While some cost-cutting measures are being implemented immediately, the majority of the structural changes are expected to roll out over the next few years, with full savings targeted by the 2027–2028 financial year.
The broadcaster had earlier signalled its intent to reduce its cost base by around 10 per cent over a three-year period, warning of “difficult choices” as it adapts to shifting economic realities and audience expectations.
With operating costs hovering around £6 billion annually, the BBC’s latest move underscores the scale of the financial challenge it faces, as it balances public service commitments with the need for long-term sustainability in an increasingly competitive media landscape.
