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VSNL executive director N Srinath named Telecom Asia’s ‘CEO of the Year’
Mumbai, April 24, 2006: In a significant honour, VSNL’s Executive Director, Mr. N Srinath has been named the ‘Telecom CEO of the Year’ by the leading publishing group, Telecom Asia in the 2006 edition of their awards.
Mr. Srinath received the special trophy at a glittering ceremony in Phuket, Thailand today. The 2006 Telecom Asia award has been given in recognition of Mr. Srinath’s role in transforming VSNL from a domestic monopoly to a major global Telco in just four years. This makeover was achieved at a time when the Indian telecommunications market was becoming de-regulated and fiercely competitive.
In February 2002 when the Tata Group became the Strategic Partner in VSNL through the Indian Government’s disinvestment programme, the company had a monopoly in the International Long Distance (ILD) market. This monopoly was terminated two years ahead of schedule in April 1, 2002, which led to VSNL reinventing its business model and entering several new businesses, both in India and overseas.
“It is an honor to receive this award which is a recognition of the great strides that VSNL has made in the last few years in re-inventing tself to compete in a global marketplace. I am pleased to accept this on behalf of all the people who have helped make this happen,” Mr. N Srinath said while accepting the award.
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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.
