Aug 2023 – Present · 2 yrs 8 mos

Sep 2022 – Present · 3 yrs 7 mos

Jan 2021 – Mar 2025 · 4 yrs 2 mos

• International Media Acquisition Corp. (Nasdaq Ticker: IMAQ) is a Special Purpose Acquisition Company formed for the purpose of effecting a business combination with one or more businesses. IMAQ intends to pursue targets in the media and entertainment industry specifically those that are positioned to benefit directly from the growth of digitally available content. While not limited to any particular geography, IMAQ intends to focus on Films, Television, Content production for OTT, Animation, Gaming, Exhibition, Streaming, Augmented and Virtual reality, music, digital media and e-sports.

Apr 2019 – Present · 7 yrs

Jan 2019 – Present · 7 yrs 3 mos

Sep 2015 – Jan 2019 · 3 yrs 4 mos

Jul 2007 – Aug 2015 · 8 yrs 1 mo

• A wholly owned subsidiary of the Reliance Anil Dhirubhai Ambani Group, handling domestic and international media and entertainment business interests across content and distribution platforms.
• Group Chief Financial Officer / Head of HR (Content, Digital & Gaming Division)
• Direct business management and financial strategies for large-value assets and annual revenue of 500 million USD from 4 divisions – Indian Films, Gaming, Digital Production and Film investment in Hollywood. Handle P&L, ensure execution of projects, control budgets, negotiate contracts, and manage legal and statutory compliance matters. Lead a team of 20+ employees (IT, HR, Finance, Syndication, etc.) and oversee close to 1300 personnel. Manage HR matters for 400 staff members. Reporting to Vice Chairman of Reliance ADA Group.
• Other Positions
•  President, Reliance Big Entertainment, USA: RBE creates and distributes Hollywood film content
•  Member of Board of Directors: Codemaster Software, UK | Zapak Digital | Zapak Mobile | Big Flicks: Home entertainment Platform | Talenthouse: An internet marketing services company
• Business Growth

Jun 2006 – Jun 2007 · 1 yr · Mumbai Area, India

• Part of Viacom18 (a Viacom & Network18 Joint Venture) and the first studio model based motion picture business in India, involved from acquisition to worldwide distribution.
• Chief Financial Officer
•  Contributed substantially to the formation and scale-up of the start-up film production and distribution venture, involving fund raising as well as set-up of processes and systems
•  Drove all activities in raising a Film Fund and listing of the company the listing of the company all IPO matters (The Indian Film Company) in 2007 on AIM, at London Stock Exchange.
•  Raised funds to the tune of USD 100 million

Jun 2005 – May 2006 · 11 mos · Mumbai Area, India

• Indian film production company, a division of Percept Limited, an entertainment, media and communications organisation.
• Chief Financial Officer
•  Established finance, production and distribution processes and structures across all SBUs including television, advertising films, and film
•  Enabled streamlined production and launch of films such as Page 3 and Corporate, and turned the company around from negligible top line of 1 million USD in 2005 to 25 million USD in 2006

Feb 2003 – May 2005 · 2 yrs 3 mos · Mumbai Area, India

• The Walt Disney Company is a diversified international family entertainment and media enterprise, with annual revenue of over USD 38 billion. It acquired UTV in 2012.
• Vice President – Finance
•  Launched 'Hungama' channel and built strategies for film production as well as set-up of distribution structures across India
• o Also created distribution networks in USA, UK, and Canada through key alliances
•  Instituted internal control mechanisms and financial processes and systems across all divisions
•  Raised finance for the company and managed the IPO listing in the Indian stock market in 2005

Feb 1998 – Apr 2003 · 5 yrs 2 mos · Mumbai Area, India

• Deputy General Manager – Finance & Company Secretary / Commercial Manager – International Operations / Regional Head / Branch Manager
•  Reported to shareholders of the FMCG joint venture as DGM and headed all financial, accounting and company secretary matters with a large team
•  Established new plants and distribution channels and managed business development in Bangladesh, Sri Lanka, and South Africa, delivering up to 30% revenue growth in all markets
•  Handled regional P&L, supply chain, logistics and materials management, driving increase of close to 25% in the top line over 1 year

Feb 1996 – Jan 1998 · 1 yr 11 mos · Mumbai Area, India

• Joined at Shaw Wallace Kolkata and finally got transferred to Corporate office in Mumbai, in Manufacturing Division , reporting to Head of Finance Manufacturing, comprising 25 odd factories and third party plants. Shaw Wallace was a blue chip IMFL company with noted brands like Antiquity, Director Special, White Mischief etc.

Dec 1993 – Jan 1996 · 2 yrs 1 mo · Kolkata Area, India

• Started career in Hindustan Cables Limited, a public sector undertaking in the business of telecom cable manufacturing including jelly filled and optical fibre cable. Played active role in all finance divisions like Treasury, Accounts closing, Banking etc.