Discovery Communications India Associate Director – Distribution and Eurosport strategy Amol Mujumdar passed away on Sunday morning due to a heart attack.

Mujumdar has worked with Discovery Communications India for over seven years. He had joined the company as Associate Director – Finance Operations in December 2014.

Before Discovery, he was Deputy Associate Director Finance at Sony Pictures Networks India (SPNI) where he was heading Revenue Management Team for all India Operations – Accounts Receivable / Revenue Assurance, MIS, and Planning.

Majumdar had more than 2 decades of experience in Business Strategy, Financial Revenue Planning, and Project Management.

After his demise, several media professionals expressed their condolences to his family.

In a Facebook post, ZEEL President – Revenue Rahul Johri, who used to head Discovery India, expressed his shock at the sudden demise of his former colleague. “Absolutely shocked and devastated at the news of the passing of my friend and former colleague at #Discovery Amol Mujumdar. RIP,” his post reads.

Media professional Karamjit Dua, who has worked with ZEEL, Havas, and Discovery, said, “Really sad this has stunned and saddened all of us!! We all bid farewell to his kind soul. Rest in peace Amol!!”