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Times Network revamps revenue leadership structure for FY27 growth
New roles aim to boost monetisation and align teams across verticals
MUMBAI: Times Network has rolled out a sweeping restructuring of its news revenue leadership for FY27, as it looks to sharpen monetisation strategies and respond to shifting media consumption trends.
The reorganisation is designed to streamline decision-making, improve cross-team collaboration and drive more outcome-focused revenue strategies across its business verticals. At the centre of this reset are three senior leaders tasked with steering distinct revenue engines for the network.
Gaurav Dhawan will continue to lead ad sales across channels as chief revenue officer, while also taking charge of a newly created Network Alliance vertical. The unit is expected to unlock incremental revenue through partnerships, smaller agency collaborations, print tie-ups and expansion into new categories across brand solutions and intellectual properties.
Supporting this initiative, Edwin Crasto steps in as zonal head for Network Alliance, with regional leads including Prajit Menon in the West, Prateek Sharma in the North, Vigil Varghese in the South and Ipsita heading the East.
Gaurav Nagar has been appointed zonal head with additional responsibility as national channel custodian for key properties such as Times Now, Times Now World, ET Now and ET Now Swadesh. He will work with Kaushik Bagchi and Niraj Malhotra across regions.
Meanwhile, Gaurav Dewani has rejoined the network as executive vice president, Times Influence Sales, reporting to Ashish Sehgal. Dewani will lead revenue across brand capital, IP expansion, PSU business and national corporate sales, with regional teams supporting execution.
Rajesh Madampath continues to head government business, overseeing both state and central mandates, with a focus on scaling growth in the segment while contributing to broader monetisation initiatives.
The restructuring also strengthens the role of the Times Influence team, which will support ideation and execution across verticals, signalling a push towards more integrated and innovation-led revenue streams.
With sharper roles and clearer accountability, Times Network is tuning its revenue engine for the next phase of growth, aiming to stay ahead in an increasingly competitive and fast-evolving media landscape.
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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.
