ABP Network has named Sameer Rao as the new Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of ABP Creations, a wholly-owned subsidiary of ABP Network.
A seasoned media and entertainment professional, Sameer have a wide-ranging experience of two decades in television, film, and digital platforms. His appointment has been effective from 1st June 2022. He will be operating from ABP Network’s Mumbai office.
Sameer is a senior Indian media and entertainment industry professional with strong expertise in the conceptualization, development, and execution of original content.
He has formerly worked at YouTube, STAR India, Discovery Communications, Vinod Chopra Films, and UTV Motion Pictures in managerial and leadership roles. Moreover, Sameer holds a PGDBM from the Indian Institute of Management (IIM), Ahmedabad.
Commenting on Sameer Rao’s appointment, Avinash Pandey, CEO of ABP Network, said “We are pleased to welcome Sameer Rao to the ABP Network family. We are certain that with his expertise and accomplishments, he will take ABP Creations Pvt. Ltd. to greater heights. In this dynamic period of digital growth, his vision will perfectly align with our goals for ABP Creations Pvt. Ltd. I believe that over time, his knowledge, and ingenuity will further contribute to the organization’s success.”
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