The 25th Annual Conference of the Indian Broadcasting and Digital Foundation (IBDF) was successfully held in Delhi. The conference was chaired by Rajat Sharma, Chairman and Editor-in-Chief of India Television. Let us tell you that after K. Madhavan resigned as IBDF Chairman, Rajat Sharma chaired the meeting as Vice Chairman. The AGM also made a number of key appointments to the IBDF Board of Directors.
Important appointments to the IBDF Board of Directors
The following appointments to the IBF Board of Directors were announced at the AGM:
1- Gaurav Dwivedi (Prasar Bharati)
2- Jayant M Mathew (MMTV)
3-Arun Puri (TV Today)
Other members of the IBDF Board of Directors
1-Raja Sharma (India Television)
2- I. Venkat (Eenadu TV)
3-Kevin Watts (Geostar)
4-R. Mahesh Kumar (Sun Network)
5- Gaurav Banerjee (Culver Marks)
6-Nachiket Pantvaidya (Bengali Entertainment)
7- Punit Goenka (Zee Media)
8-Ashish Sehgal (G Entertainment)
Rajat Sharma reflects on 25 years of IBDF
Addressing the annual meeting of the IBDF Board of Directors, Rajat Sharma reviewed the 25-year journey of IBDF and highlighted the role of the Foundation in shaping the landscape of the Indian broadcasting industry. “This milestone reflects the contribution our members are making in transforming the broadcast industry,” he said. As we move forward, IBDF will continue to advocate for regulatory frameworks that promote innovation. Together we will provide stability to the industry and lead it towards a prosperous future. During this period, Rajat Sharma met outgoing President K. Madhavan whose visionary leadership propelled the organization forward at critical times.
Election of officers at board meeting
Let us inform you that after the Annual General Meeting, a meeting of the IBDF Board of Directors was held, during which the following members were appointed to the Board of Directors:
1-Sumanto Bose (Geostar)
2- John Brittas (Keirali TV)
During this period, the Board of Directors also elected a new President of IBDF:
1- Chairman: Kevin Watts
2- Vice President: Rajat Sharma, Gaurav Banerjee and R. Mahesh Kumar
3-Treasurer: I Venkat
Kevin Vaz said – It’s an honor to take on this responsibility
Speaking on the occasion, newly elected Chairman Kevin Vaz said, “I am honored to take on this responsibility at such a transformative moment in the media and entertainment industry. India’s demand for content is unparalleled , making it a growing and huge market for all forms of media. Not only that, Indian content is also gaining international recognition, which is further strengthening India’s soft power at the global level. “It’s important as we adopt technology to move forward. It’s us who want to democratize content creation so that it’s not limited by demographics or geography. ” He stressed that the multiplier effect of the media and entertainment industry extends to areas such as sports, creating significant opportunities for massive growth. To ensure this is sustainable, we need to consider solutions based on collective collaboration and for all stakeholders across the ecosystem A business model that creates value.
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