MUMBAI: Times Television Network (TTN) is assigning additional responsibilities to Zoom and ET Now CEO Avinash Kaul.

Kaul will now also be responsible for English news channel Times Now, sources said.

In December 2011 TTN had elevated Kaul, who was CEO of Zoom, by giving him additional responsibilities of the network?s English business news channel ET Now. It had also named Movies Now CEO Ajay Trigunayat as the CEO of Hollywood Channels.

MUMBAI: Times Television Network has appointed Ayesha Surty as Head, syndication and digital revenues.

Surty will be based out of Mumbai and will focus on building relationships and maximising revenue opportunities with content and brand presence across platforms. She will report to Zoom and ET Now CEO Avinash Kaul.

Kaul said, ?Times Television Network has a significant presence across digital platforms and content syndication. Content of the network channels is deployed across all major digital platforms and to various national and international broadcasters. Ayesha?s joining the network will take business to the next level ensuring that our rich content is made accessible to as many people across the globe through all possible platforms.?

Surty added, ?Times Television Network with leadership brands of Times Now, ET Now, Movies Now and Zoom has incredible content which can be very effectively channelized to bring in revenue through varied tie-ups and associations.?

Surty comes with over 12 years of experience. Her last assignment was with Imagine TV as the associate director ? content sales and digital media.

MUMBAI: Times Television Network has announced elevation in responsibilities of two of its senior personnel: Avinash Kaul and Ajay Trigunayat.

While Kaul, who was CEO of Zoom, has been given additional responsibility of ET Now as well, Trigunayat has been named CEO Hollywood Channels.

Both Kaul and Trigunayat will continue to report to Times Television network MD and CEO Sunil Lulla.

Lulla said, "2011 has been a significant year of growth for Times Television Network. As the channels consolidate positions, it offers opportunities for talent to develop. Avinash Kaul and Ajay Trigunayat will both bring new ideas, energy and passion for TTN?s ambitious growth agenda. We wish them great success."

The company said that during 2011, its revenue has grown by over 50 per cent, while reach has spread to 26 countries besides India.

Kaul said, "Bollywood and Stocks are deep passions of India. I am delighted to have a blend of entertainment and information as part of my mandate. I look forward to ensuring that ET Now continues to consolidate its leadership as India?s premier stock market channel."

Trigunayat added, "Movies Now has just about completed one year of stellar performance and I am looking forward to consolidating and growing the franchise of Hollywood entertainment for Times Television Network."

Kaul has worked with Fulcrum (Group M), Discovery Communications, Star, NDTV Media and Sahara One in strategic and management roles prior to joining Zoom last year.

Trigunayat was earlier Channel Head of Movies Now. Prior to joining Times Television Network, he has been in the Middle East in an entrepreneurial capacity; the Business Head of the Zee English Channels bouquet; has built brands and strategies for Lintas, Contract and Rediffusion and was in Sales with Pepsi.