Barun Das (business professional)

Barun Das is currently the CEO of TV9 Network. TV9 Network is the largest news network in India in terms of viewership numbers.

Barun, an alumnus of IIT Madras, IIM Calcutta and London School of Economics, has over 25 years of experience in the Media sector, both in India and abroad – in top managerial positions and as an entrepreneur.

His last corporate assignment was with Zee News Ltd. (currently Zee Media Corporation Ltd), being the youngest CEO of any news network in India. Prior to this, he held top Management posts at MCCS (owner of the erstwhile Star group’s news operations in India), India Today Group, ABP Group etc and as the Head of International Business at Astro All Asia, Networks Plc. Kuala Lumpur. After his stint in Zee, Barun turned an entrepreneur and started his start up Mydia100 Communications Pvt. Ltd., focusing on convergence of technology, content and healthcare.

Barun was a member of the International Academy of Television Arts and Sciences and was a juror for finals of the International Emmys.  An avid sportsman, Barun was selected for Junior National team in Bridge while he was in college.. the

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