Mumbai: Ferns N Petals-housed content production company FNP Media on Friday announced the appointment of Girish Johar as chief operating officer (COO). Johar is a film trade & business analyst, film maven & promising producer.
In a bid to expand its footprint in the media & entertainment industry, FNP Media said it plans to create content in all formats like short films, ad films, web series, and film originals for OTT & theatricals.
"Johar will be directly responsible for overseeing the operations, content creation, marketing & business exploitation of all avenues for the company," it added.
With an overall experience of over two decades in the film industry, Johar brings with him a deeper understanding of cinema, right from its creation to its appreciation amongst the audiences, across all formats. In his new role, Girish will be responsible for fueling the growth of FNP Media.
In his previous assignments, Johar has worked with media companies like PVR, Sony, UTV Disney, Balaji, Zee Entertainment to name a few. His professional, multi-tasking & focused approach has won him many laurels & special recognitions.
Welcoming Johar on board, Ferns N Petals & FNP Media, MD & Founder, Vikaas Gutgutia said, “His rich experience and expertise in cinema will be a great asset to the FNP group and will help in scaling business and growth of FNP Media. We are looking at building a plethora of content library in the next three-four years with an overall investment of Rs 100 crore plus. Ferns N Petals through FNP Media is determined to identify people who demonstrate amazing talent and help them foray that into a long-term career."
Commenting on his appointment, Johar said, “I am elated to be a part of Ferns N Petals family. It is a reputed and momentous group to grow with and I am looking forward to taking hold of my role and build a long-term association with FNP Media. Making this an established media entity not only within the fraternity but amongst our ever-growing audiences, across platforms and differentiated formats.”
FNP Media, general manager, Ahmad Faraz said, “It is indeed a pleasure welcoming Girish Johar to our growing team, I am looking forward to working with him and establish FNP Media as one of the top players of content in the next few years. With his experience and knowledge of the industry, I am sure we will be able to produce good quality content.”
FNP Media has two verticals, Live By FNP Media and Films By FNP Media. The content in the form of short films, web series, storytelling is hosted on YouTube channels of the respective verticals that showcase performing arts, films & shows, etc.
