Abhay Ojha

I'm Abhay Ojha, a driven and curious professional who thrives at the intersection of collaboration and continuous learning. I bring a balanced blend of logic and empathy to everything I do, adapting fluidly to new challenges while staying grounded in a vision for meaningful impact. My colleagues know me as someone they can count on — reliable, open-minded, and always eager to explore better ways of working together.

Experience

Co-Founder

Talentpost Sports India · Jan 2026 – Present

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• TalentPost is a one-of-a-kind, digital-first platform dedicated to discovering and promoting young talent in sports and entertainment across India.
• The venture focuses on nurturing athletes, artists, and performers by providing them with a 360-degree ecosystem that includes professional mentorship, scholarships, and pathways to global exposure.

Group Chief Executive Officer

iTV Network · Jan 2025 – Sep 2025

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• Oversee all operational, financial, and strategic aspects of the organisation, ensuring alignment with business goals and market demands. - Drive growth, innovation, and brand expansion across multiple media platforms, including television, print, digital, and sports ventures.
• **TV Publications**
• India News and News X Brand
• Lead the strategic and overall management of News X and India News, a leading television news channel under the ITV Network umbrella.
• **Print Publications**
• The Sunday Guardian, The Daily Guardian, and Aaj Samaj**: - Direct the editorial and business operations of three prominent print publications: The Sunday Guardian (weekly), The Daily Guardian (daily), and Aaj Samaj (Hindi daily). - Ensure editorial integrity, quality content, and timely delivery of news across these publications, catering to varied reader demographics. - Oversee print production, distribution networks, and advertising revenue streams to sustain profitability and market relevance. - Foster innovation in print media
• **Digital Business of All Group Properties**
• Spearhead the digital transformation and growth of ITV Network’s portfolio, including digital platforms like News X, India News, The Sunday Guardian, The Daily Guardian, and Aaj Samaj.
• And In-Khabar- Develop and implement strategies to enhance online presence, user engagement, and monetization through CTV application ,websites, mobile apps, and social media including YOUTUBE channels. - Oversee content creation tailored for digital audiences, leveraging multimedia formats such as videos, podcasts, and interactive features.
• **Sports Initiatives for Three Leagues in India**
• Lead the development and management of three sports leagues under the ITV Network’s portfolio, focusing on promoting sports culture in India

Chief Executive Officer

Zee Media Corporation Limited · Apr 2023 – Jun 2024

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Chief Business Officer- Head of p&l for Zeemedia

Zee Media Corporation Limited · Nov 2022 – Mar 2023

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• All zee media channels excluding wion and zee business

Chief Business Officer and P&L Head for cluster 3

Zee Media Corporation Limited · Feb 2022 – Nov 2022

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• P&l head for Zee MP/CG,Zee UP/UK,Zee PHH, Zee Delhi NCR Haryana and Zee Salam (URDU)

Chief Executive Officer

Changa · Jun 2021 – Nov 2021

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Principal Owner

Audit next research services india · Dec 2017 – Jul 2021

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• Consultations for Broadcast Media
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• Ground Audit (subscriptions, leackages etc etc)
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• Strategy - P&L Business planning etc etc
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• Ratings - BARC and Others
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• Digital - Social Media etc etc
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• P&L and Brand Management for multiple brands

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Co-Founder and chief business officer

Fearless Media Private Limited · Jul 2015 – Oct 2017

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• Launched Marathi News Channel Maharastra1 as one of founder

Head, New Business Initiatives & Special Projects

Shop CJ India · Jul 2010 – Jul 2015

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• Formally known as STARCJ AN STAR TV JV To head, New Business Initiatives & Special Projects for emerging markets and platforms.

Vice President Of Business Development

Star TV Network · Jul 2009 – Jul 2015

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• Head and manage the new projects including distribution STAR CJ (A JV between STAR TV & CJ O shopping)

Head Of Department

Zee Entertainment Enterprise Ltd. · May 2003 – Jul 2009

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• worked multiple on position channels including zee turner

State Head

Indusind Media & Communication Ltd. · Feb 2002 – May 2003

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• managed cable distribution of hinduja group

Manager of Sales

Turner (Turner Broadcasting System, Inc) · Nov 2000 – Jan 2002

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• Time Warner company - launched HBO,CARTOON NETWORK CNN in central part of INDIA

Territory Sales Incharge

Hindustan Unilever Limited. (Hul) · Apr 1996 – Nov 2000

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• worked as TSI for western MP