e4m newsbreak confirmed: Ashish Sehgal named CEO - Times Television Network

Times Group has officially announced the appointment of Ashish Sehgal as CEO - Times Television Network and Chief Growth Officer - Media & Entertainment, effective 1st December 2025 based out of Noida. e4m was the first to break the news today.

He will be working under the guidance of Mr. N. Subramanian, Group CEO, The Times Group.

“We extend our sincere appreciation to Rohit Gopakumar for providing steadfast leadership during the interim period, ensuring business continuity and maintaining growth momentum at a critical juncture for Times Television Network. Rohit will continue to spearhead the Digital, WWM, and Events business, along with other key initiatives under his purview. In addition, he will dedicate greater focus to driving our strategic foray into new areas such as healthcare and Pickeball,” stated an internal note.

In his role as the CEO, Ashish will spearhead the growth and strategic direction of our Television channels (News and Entertainment), driving synergy across platforms and strengthening the network's leadership position in the Media landscape. As the Chief Growth Officer - Media & Entertainment, Ashish will identify growth opportunities and new revenue streams, establish strategic partnerships, shape diversification and innovation agendas, and unlock value from both existing and emerging assets. The goal is to reinforce the Group's future-ready growth plans and enhance the overall value of the Times Group.

Ashish brings with him over three decades of distinguished leadership in the media and entertainment industry, with an exceptional record of driving revenue transformation, building scalable business models, and shaping customer-centric sales strategies. He joins us from Zee Entertainment Enterprises Ltd., where he most recently served as Chief Growth Officer - Broadcast and Digital, overseeing topline delivery across 50+ TV channels, ZEE5, International markets, Government & Brand Solutions. Under his leadership, the organization consistently outperformed industry benchmarks, with Ashish pioneering several digital-first monetization models and new-age revenue streams. As Chief Operating Officer at Zee Unimedia Ltd., he drove the successful integration of ZEEL and ZMCL sales teams and established Innovation Studios, a pioneering hub for brand IPs and cross-platform media solutions.

His tenure at Star India saw him playing a key role in the launch of Star Gold and Viva Pop Stars and introducing impact selling and time-band monetization models that redefined television sales in India. Earlier in his career, Ashish contributed to the launch of ESPN and Hallmark channels in India during his stint with Buena Vista Television and was also part of the team that launched India's first FM radio channel with The Times Group.

Ashish is widely recognized as a thought leader in the media industry, actively contributing to key industry bodies such as the Indian Broadcasting & Digital Foundation (IBDF), Ad Club of Mumbai, and the International Advertising Association (IAA). An alumnus of Delhi University, Symbiosis Law School, Pune, and the Indian Institute of Management, Ahmedabad, Ashish combines academic rigor with deep industry insight. His visionary approach, strategic acumen, and passion for innovation make him an invaluable addition to the Times leadership team.