Times TV Network taps MediaPro's CFO

Jagdish Mulchandani moves in from the STAR-Zee distribution bouquet to join as CFO

Times Television Network (TTN) has appointed Jagdish Mulchandani as Chief Financial Officer effective April 2.

Based in Mumbai, Mulchandani will lead and drive finance-related strategy and operations for Times Television Network, which operates - ET NOW, MOVIES NOW, TIMES NOW and zoOm. He will also oversee the functions of distribution, traffic and administration of the all the channel of the network.

Mulchandani comes with over 20 years of experience across various sectors, handling functions which include distribution, finance & accounts and business transformation among others. Prior this, he was associated with MediaPro (a Star – Zee joint venture) as Chief Financial Officer.

Sunil Lulla, Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer, Times Television Network said, “Jagdish comes on board at the opportune time to help steer and grow Times Television Network’s value proposition. Armed with a vast experience across various industries including the Media & Entertainment domain in India and overseas, Jagdish is a key member of Times Television Network's leadership team. Apart from Finance, his experience with distribution will be an asset for our business in this new era of TV broadcasting. I am sure he will add great value to the profitable growth of our channels and our business.”

He has also worked with Star Den, Star India and Star Middle East. In his new role, he will leverage his distribution experience with Times Television Network having now adopted its own penetration and distribution team and its domestic subscription business now with MSM Discovery.

Jagdish will be reporting into Avinash Kaul, Chief Executive Officer – ET NOW, TIMES NOW and zoOm.