MUMBAI: After more than two years as Indian Broadcasting Foundation general secretary, Shailesh Shah has decided to move on.
Shah, who had taken charge in February 2013, ended his relationship with the Foundation in November, this year. With over 28 years of experience in a variety of industries, Shah pushed IBF's efforts in building a robust and profitable broadcasting industry in India.
Currently, the Foundation’s deputy director Radhakrishnan Nair is looking after the responsibilities left vacant by Shah.
Nair, who has over 33 years of experience in publications and television, has been associated with IBF since 2001. A post-graduate in public administration, Nair manages the Foundation's day-to-day functioning, orchestrate several issues in various forums and committees, help in advocacy with the government and in particular, weigh in on legal and regulatory issues with deft counsel.
No formal decision has yet been taken on who will take charge as the next general secretary of IBF.
In September, at the 15th annual general meeting (AGM), Star India CEO Uday Shankar was appointed as the new president of the Foundation.
The IBF board also elected Punit Goenka as vice president - measurement, N P Singh as vice president – distribution, Rajat Sharma as vice president – strategic affairs and Rahul Johri as treasurer.