ABP Network has announced that CEO Avinash Pandey will be parting ways with the group after nearly two decades of a long and fruitful association. Pandey, who joined ABP Network in 2005, has held numerous key positions within the organization, significantly contributing to its growth and success. He was appointed CEO in January 2019.

According to the network, ABP Network expanded into new verticals and markets within the broadcast and digital spheres. His strategic vision led to the network’s growth in regional and digital content, catering to a diverse and demanding audience across India.

Chief Editor & Director of ABP Network, Atideb Sarkar, thanked Pandey for his immense contributions, stating, “I would like to thank Avinash for his immense contributions to ABP Network. During his two decades in the company, it has grown manifold in reach, revenue and impact. His leadership in the past five years has seen us at the forefront of digital broadcasting while extending our reach from Jammu to Kanyakumari. He played a key role in our award-winning centenary campaign. On a personal note, he has been a pleasure to work with, a joyful fellow traveller in my professional journey, and a friend. Thank you, Avinash, for all that you have brought to the ABP family. We wish you success and happiness in your future endeavours.”

Reflecting on his tenure, Pandey expressed gratitude towards the Sarkar family and said, “I wish to thank the Sarkar Family and Mr. Atideb Sarkar, Chief Editor & Director, in particular, for having reposed such faith in me, that I could play a meaningful part in ABP Network’s exhilarating journey of excellence in digital and broadcast. I have found a good friend for life in him. I could achieve all this in 20 years because of an excellent team that surrounded me. I was lucky to meet and work with them and have developed a bonding that’s going to last life-long.” Mr. Pandey added that the ABP Network would always hold a special place in his heart. He added: “One leaves ABP but ABP never leaves an individual.”

During his time as CEO, Pandey led ABP Network to new heights, overseeing four TV channels and digital platforms in eight languages, reaching an audience of over 500 million. He also founded ABP Studios, which has produced award-winning films and TV series. Pandey currently serves as the President of the International Advertising Association (India Chapter).

ABP Network extends its gratitude to Pandey for his remarkable service and wishes him success in his future endeavors.