Former Sony Exec Andy Kaplan Becomes Chairman of QYOU India

Andy Kaplan, former president of Sony Pictures Television Networks, has been appointed as chairman of the board of QYOU Media’s newly formed subsidiary QYOU India.

Kaplan previously spent more than 16 years at Sony Pictures leading its global television networks and related investments. In this new role, Kaplan will tap into his experience with guiding TV networks to success in local territories and work toward QYOU India becoming a leading destination for original, digital-first content in India. Kaplan will also take a board observer position in the parent company, bolstering the development of the QYOU brand worldwide.

QYOU Media currently delivers localized and curated digital-first video content to an audience of more than 185 million mobile and TV subscribers.

Kaplan’s appointment follows the announcement in March that Lionsgate’s recently retired co-COO Steve Beeks has joined QYOU Media’s board of directors.

“Digital-first video content and mobile video consumption are shaking up the entire TV ecosystem due to huge demand from millennial and generation z audiences,” said Kaplan. “India boasts a highly developed TV market and upwardly mobile audience, with viewers showing a huge appetite for new and exciting types of content. In just a few short years, QYOU Media has made inroads into the Indian market to become a go-to destination for digital-first content for TV audiences, forging relationships with some of the major TV providers. I am delighted to have the opportunity to support QYOU India to continue this success and replicate it in other fast-growth markets.”

Curt Marvis, CEO and co-founder of QYOU Media, commented: “From India to Latin America, Andy’s career is an accumulation of successful expansions into rapidly growing TV markets with fresh with compelling content. Over the past year, QYOU Media has built and maintained momentum with Q India. Andy’s appointment is important to shaping the next stage of our growth by offering strategic insight and a deep knowledge of the Indian TV market.”