Network18 appoints Ajay Chacko as COO

Network18 Group Tuesday said it has appointed Ajay Chacko as Chief Operating Officer. Ajay, who has been with the group for over nine years, is presently President of A+E Networks TV18, the joint venture between A+E Networks, US and TV18. He will currently continue to hold responsibility for the venture, the company release said.

In his earlier roles at Network18, Ajay has led many of the group's businesses such as CNBC-TV18, CNBC Awaaz and Forbes India and has been instrumental in their ascendance as market leading media brands in the country. Ajay has also led the group's efforts in the business media domain as well as the successful launches of key digital properties of Network18.

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He has been responsible for the functioning of the JV between A+E Networks and TV18, now a key player in the Indian factual entertainment space with HistoryTV18 emerging as a top tier brand in the genre. Prior to joining Network18, Ajay worked in financial services and media for over a decade. His earlier stints were with IL&FS (Infrastructure Leasing & Financial Services, India) and he has also been a part of the start-up team at Sharekhan. He started his career in the Indian Express Group where he worked in various capacities.

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