Ashok Namboodiri

As Chief Business Officer at ZEE Entertainment, he oversees international operations across 36 channels in 170 countries, managing both linear and digital businesses. Based in Dubai, he is responsible for strategic direction, profit and loss, and spearheading original productions and digital innovations. Previously, he led Star Sports India’s regional expansion, launching five channels and delivering outstanding results during three IPL seasons and the ICC Cricket World Cup. He also held leadership roles at Tata Tea, a German salon brand, and Coca-Cola, where he managed sales, marketing, and distribution across various markets, including an international stint in Thailand.