India’s Videocon d2h Installs Executive Chairman

MUMBAI: Saurabh Dhoot has been named to the newly created post of executive chairman of the Indian pay-TV provider Videocon d2h.

His focus will be on continuing to build the Videocon d2h brand and business model, overseeing all operations and strategic direction for the satellite pay-TV provider, which has amassed more than 13 million digital subscribers since it launched in 2009. Dhoot joined Videocon d2h at its inception, serving as executive director.

“I take great pride in all the success we’ve enjoyed at Videocon d2h, and I feel even more excited about what our terrific team and I will accomplish going forward,” said Dhoot. “With 100 million homes expected to be digitalized in the next five years, Videocon d2h will play a leading role in the ‘Digital India’ campaign. We will continue to bring unique content, new mediums of delivery and innovative services to our consumers. With our new capital infusion from the U.S., it is time to begin the next wave of exciting growth and expansion.”