Venugopal Parthasarathy Iyengar steps down as COO of Digital Planetcast
Iyengar’s exit comes after a phase in which he played a central role in shaping Planetcast’s digital and cloud-led growth strategy
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Published: Jan 2, 2026 3:15 PM | 1 min read
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- Venugopal Parthasarathy Iyengar has resigned from his position as Chief Operating Officer – Digital at Planetcast Media Services Ltd.
- His departure follows a significant period where he contributed to the company's digital and cloud growth strategy, particularly in developing its Cloud and SaaS offerings.
- Iyengar is recognized for his extensive experience in the media and entertainment sector, having worked with major companies like Walt Disney, Viacom, Zee Entertainment, and Sun TV Network.
- He also led Apalya Technologies, where he successfully competed in the Asian market, enhancing his reputation in the media-tech industry.
Venugopal Parthasarathy Iyengar has stepped down from his role as Chief Operating Officer – Digital at Planetcast Media Services Ltd. Sources close to the development have confirmed this news to e4m.
Iyengar’s exit comes after a phase in which he played a central role in shaping Planetcast’s digital and cloud-led growth strategy. During his tenure, he was closely involved in building and scaling the company’s Cloud and SaaS portfolio, aligning Planetcast’s traditional broadcast strengths with the rapidly evolving requirements of OTT platforms, FAST channels, digital distribution, and next-generation content management solutions.
A seasoned media and entertainment professional, Iyengar is widely regarded for his ability to operate at the intersection of content, technology, and business. Over the last 20 years, he has worked across the full spectrum of the media value chain, spanning mobile video, OTT services, DTH, broadcast television, content acquisition, subscriber and product management, broadcast marketing, and franchise development.
His career includes leadership stints with global media majors such as Walt Disney and Viacom, as well as prominent Indian networks including Zee Entertainment Enterprises and Sun TV Network. In a notable entrepreneurial phase, Iyengar also led Apalya Technologies, where he successfully competed with global players to win marquee clients across Asia, further cementing his reputation as a media-tech operator with strong execution depth.
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