Abhay Ojha, Chief Executive Officer, Zee Media Corporation Ltd has exited the organization with immediate effect. His service ceased with effect from May 4 afternoon, according to sources. Dr Idris Loya, a seasoned technology veteran with nearly three decades of experience, has taken over the interim role from Ojha.
Ojha joined Zee Media as Chief Business Officer and P&L Head of linear channels excluding WION and Zee Business in 2022 and later in 2023, was promoted as the CEO.
Prior to ZMCL, Abhay also worked with companies like Star TV, Shop CJ, ZEEL, IndusInd Media, Turner, and HUL. Taking into consideration the vast entrepreneurial exposure, in-depth knowledge about broadcast, digital transformation, short video application, social commerce and digital distribution, FMCG and Home Shopping, and the business success of ZMCL, the Board had considered Ojha’s candidature for the post of CEO.
The Essel Group top exec, Dr Idris Loya was associated previously with Navtech Pte. Ltd., Jwlrai Pte. Ltd., Sony Singapore, Samsung Semiconductor and NIT Raipur, prior to this. Dr Loya specialises in Innovation Adoption and Technology Commercialization with extensive experience of over three decades.
