Varun Kohli has joined Times Network as the Chief Operating Officer (COO) for their News Broadcasting Business. He will report to the Managing Director’s Office and collaborate closely with N Subramanian, the Executive Director and Group CEO of Times Group’s Non-Publishing Business.
With nearly three decades of leadership experience in the media industry, Varun Kohli is a seasoned professional known for his extensive career and expertise. His proficiency in Profit & Loss (P&L) and Operations Management within the Broadcasting Business sector will be invaluable to Times Network. Renowned as the “Turnaround Man,” Varun has a track record of launching successful media brands and transforming others into profitable enterprises. He is recognized for his people management skills, consistently drawing the best performance from his team members.
Varun has been credited with transforming multiple companies by designing strategic roadmaps and implementing detailed benchmarking. His previous roles include Group CEO at iTV Network, where he managed 10 channels, two publications, and digital ventures for over eight years. He has also held senior leadership positions at Network 18, HT Media Ltd, Amar Ujala Prakashan, and other top media organizations. Most recently, he served as Director & CEO of Bharat Express.
Commenting on Varun’s appointment, Mr. Vineet Jain, Managing Director of Times Group, expressed the organization’s delight in welcoming Varun to the leadership team at Times Network as the Chief Operating Officer of the News Broadcasting Business. With his extensive experience in the News Broadcasting sector, the Times Group anticipates that Varun will introduce innovative approaches to Revenue Management and News Business Operations, driving Times Network to new heights. They wish Varun the very best in his new role. Varun, in turn, stated that it is an honor to join a company with such a remarkable legacy, leading in English News, Hindi News, and Business News, and he looks forward to contributing to the continued success of Times Network under the leadership of Mr. Vineet Jain.
