Shailesh Hegde joins Jai Maharashtra as Business Head

Hegde has over 25 years of experience working with large media companies like Indian Express, Zee Entertainment, Sony Pictures & ABP Network

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Published: Dec 5, 2025 8:47 AM  | 2 min read
Shailesh Hegde appointed Business Head of Jai Maharashtra
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Shailesh Hegde has joined Marathi news channel Jai Maharashtra as Business Head. All verticals Editorial, Marketing, Distribution, Operations & Business Team will be reporting to him.

Hegde has over 25 years of experience working with large media companies like Indian Express, Zee Entertainment, Sony Pictures & ABP Network. He worked with ABP Network for 14.5 years as Vice President -Sales & Channel Head of ABP Majha & Asmita and West Branch Head for entire ABP Network channels.

Talking about the move, Shailesh Hegde said, “I am truly excited to join Jai Maharashtra channel at a leadership level as this organization is known for collaborative culture and the company’s forward- thinking vision and commitment to innovation and adopting new technology align perfectly with my professional goals and values.”

Sushil Shetty, President & Part of Promoter Family shared, “I am delighted to welcome Shailesh Hegde as our Business Head. He has the vision, leadership and deep industry knowledge to guide our channel Jai Maharashtra into its next chapter of growth and success. We are expanding our footprint and are planning to launch Pan India Hindi and a Global English News Channel for which all the necessary infrastructure is already in place. I strongly believe in attracting great talent, and in coming few months, I expect many big names from our industry to come on board, starting with the appointment of Shailesh. For me, great ideas are very important and will back the person who has the conviction to go all out.”

Published On: Dec 5, 2025 8:47 AM