Disney India appoints Raju Venkataraman as VP and GM of distribution arm
06 May 2010
Mumbai: Raju Venkataraman has been given additional charge as vice president and general manager of Disney Media Distribution, formerly Disney-ABC International Television, the media distribution arm of the Walt Disney Company in India.
He will continue as vice president of channel distribution for Disney Media Distribution, Asia Pacific since June 2008, and continue to report to Rob Gilby, managing director, Disney Media Distribution Asia Pacific.
In his nes position, Venkataraman will report to Mahesh Samat, managing director, The Walt Disney Company India Pvt. Ltd, and will be responsible for the licensing of branded and non-branded content to all platforms including free-to-air, cable and satellite broadcasters, mobile, broadband and VOD platforms.
Venkataraman is credited with having played a leading role in building the Disney's network of channels – Disney Channel, Disney XD and Hungama TV - among kids and families in India.
He was also part of the core team that delivered a multi-year agreement with Sun Distribution Services for the distribution of Disney Channel, Disney XD and Hungama TV across multiple platforms in India in March 2010.
Venkataraman, who has 22 years of experience in a variety of industries both in India and in South East Asia, has previously been in charge of business operations for Disney Channel in South East Asia.