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P. Jayakumar has stepped down from his role as CEO of Toonz Media Group after 26 years with the company.<\/p>\n

\u201cLeading Toonz has been one of the most fulfilling experiences of my life,\u201d Jayakumar said. \u201cWhat began as a dream shared by a small, passionate team has today grown into a global powerhouse of creativity and storytelling. I am deeply grateful to every member of the Toonz family, past and present, and to our wonderful partners around the world who have been part of this incredible journey.\u201d<\/p>\n

He continued, \u201cWhile I step down from my current role, I will always remain emotionally connected to Toonz. In the coming months, I intend to embark on a new venture that continues my lifelong passion for creativity and collaboration in the global entertainment space.\u201d<\/p>\n

Jayakumar has worked closely with Viswanath Rao, the group\u2019s acting CEO, and Karthik V. Kumar, who was recently appointed as finance director and board member of Toonz Animation India, to ensure a smooth transition.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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