Uday is a driving force that helped create BARC & see it evolve with success: Sunil Lulla
Lulla, Chief Executive Officer of BARC India, says that Uday Shakar's contributions helped shape the television industry in the last two decades
Indian media maven Uday Shankar has decided to step down from his role as the President of The Walt Disney Company (APAC) and Chairman of Star & Disney India. The news has created a buzz in the industry, with many leaders recounting their experiences with him and speaking about his contributions to Indian media. Sunil Lulla, CEO of BARC India speaks about his friend and well-wisher, Uday Shankar.
“Uday Shankar has played one of the most significant roles in shaping television in the last two decades. One of the leading drivers to help create BARC and see it evolve with success. An astute content and business mind. He is a friend and a big well-wisher. Like at Aaj Tak, Star News and at STAR I am sure he will go on to create new magic and big success for himself. I wish Uday all the happiness and success," he says.
Before he took over the reins of The Walt Disney Company (APAC), Shankar was the president of 21st Century Fox for Asia and the Chairman & CEO of Star India. In 2007, helmed Star India and transformed it into one of the most successful media companies in Asia. His contributions have revolutionised Indian media landscape.
Shankar will remain with Disney’s Direct-to-Consumer & International Segment through the end of 2020 and will work closely with Rebecca Campbell, Chairman of Disney’s Direct-to-Consumer & International segment, to identify his successor.
