ZEEL MD and CEO Punit Goenka turns 49
Punit Goenka is an industry leader known for his futuristic vision and sharp business acumen
Punit Goenka, who has been steering the entertainment conglomerate Zee Entertainment Enterprises Ltd (ZEEL) through several storms in the last few years, as its MD and CEO, celebrates his 49th birthday today on June 20.
Punit Goenka, eldest son of Essel Group Chairman Emeritus Subhash Chandra, has been successfully enhancing the company’s performance and in driving the company towards its set goals.
His futuristic vision and sharp acumen in the new media domain, has led the company to a global stature.
Goenka is also responsible for expanding the company’s international presence across 190+ countries, and its reach to over 1.3 billion viewers.
He was also listed amongst the top 100 CEOs of India, in a study published by Business Today.
He was conferred the ‘Outstanding Contribution to Media’ award at the Managing India Awards hosted by AIMA & bagged the prestigious IAA Leadership Award under the category of “Media Person of the Year Award”. Punit has also been awarded the esteemed Medaille d’Honneur Award at MIPTV.
He plays an active role in shaping the future of the M&E industry as a Board of Director for the Indian Broadcasting & Digital Foundation (IBDF).
