Avinash Pandey Departs from ABP Network

ABP Network CEO Avinash Pandey is leaving the organization after almost 20 years of productive collaboration.

Pandey began working for ABP Network in 2005 and over the years held significant roles that helped establish the company as one of the most prosperous and well-respected broadcasters in the country. Following Pandey’s appointment as CEO of ABP Network in January 2019, the company expanded into previously unexplored verticals and digital and broadcast markets. With an emphasis on producing first-rate content to meet the expectations of a picky audience across India, Pandey had the vision to see the potential of going regional and digital.

Taking ABP Network to glorious heights

As the CEO of ABP Network, Mr. Pandey oversaw the top television and digital network in India, which included four TV channels that were available on cable and satellite around the clock, served in eight different languages online, and watched by more than 500 million people. As the founding director of ABP Studios, he has created TV shows and movies that have won awards. At present, Pandey holds the position of President of the India Chapter of the International Advertising Association.

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Here’s what they said

The Chief Editor & Director of the ABP Network, Atideb Sarkar, thanked Mr. Pandey for his contributions to the ABP Network and said,

“I would like to thank Avinash for his immense contributions to ABP Network. During his two decades in the company, it has grown manifold in reach, revenue and impact. His leadership in the past five years has seen us at the forefront of digital broadcasting while extending our reach from Jammu to Kanyakumari. He played a key role in our award-winning centenary campaign. On a personal note, he has been a pleasure to work with, a joyful fellow traveller in my professional journey, and a friend. Thank you, Avinash, for all that you have brought to the ABP family. We wish you success and happiness in your future endeavours.”

Avinash Pandey said, 

“I wish to thank the Sarkar Family and Atideb Sarkar, Chief Editor & Director, in particular, for having reposed such faith in me, that I could play a meaningful part in ABP Network’s exhilarating journey of excellence in digital and broadcast. I have found a good friend for life in him. I could achieve all this in 20 years because of an excellent team that surrounded me. I was lucky to meet and work with them and have developed a bonding that’s going to last life-long.”  Mr. Pandey added that the ABP Network would always hold a special place in his heart. He added: “One leaves ABP but ABP never leaves an individual.”

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