Zee Media Corporation Limited (ZMCL) has announced the appointment of Raktim Das as its new Chief Executive Officer (CEO) and Key Managerial Personnel, effective November 4, 2025.
The leadership change follows the resignation of Karan Abhishek Singh, who stepped down from the CEO role on October 31, 2025, marking a pivotal moment in Zee Media’s strategic realignment to accelerate growth and innovation.
With over two decades of experience across leading media organizations, Raktim Das brings extensive expertise in content strategy, digital transformation, business growth, and monetisation.
Before joining Zee Media, Das served as Chief Growth Officer (Digital & Broadcasting) at TV9 Network, where he spearheaded growth initiatives, built high-performing cross-functional teams, and drove strategic transformation across digital and broadcast platforms.
His career includes leadership roles at Zee Entertainment Enterprises, Network18, India Today Group, and The Times of India, making him one of the most versatile professionals in India’s media landscape.
In addition to Das’s appointment, Zee Media Corporation also announced the appointment of Manish Seth as Chief Revenue Officer (CRO), effective October 28, 2025.
Seth brings over 25 years of experience in media sales, revenue management, and business strategy. He previously served as Revenue Head – TV9 Digital and Business Head – Money9 at TV9 Network, where he successfully doubled digital revenues within two years.
Seth has also held senior leadership roles at Zee Unimedia, Zee Media Corporation, and Bennett Coleman & Co. Ltd. (The Times Group), where he played a key role in driving business growth and advertiser partnerships.
The appointments of Raktim Das and Manish Seth come at a transformative time for Zee Media, as the company strengthens its leadership team to align with its vision of becoming a digital-first, innovation-driven media powerhouse.
The new leadership will focus on accelerating digital transformation, expanding revenue streams, and reinforcing Zee Media’s position as one of India’s most trusted and diversified news networks.
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