Alok Agrawal to be new CEO of Zee News

PTI Updated - September 30, 2012 at 05:36 PM.

Zee News on Sunday said its Chief Executive Officer Barun Das has stepped down after a stint of five years.

The channel has appointed Alok Agrawal as the new CEO. He will take charge on October 1, Zee News said in a statement.

“Over last four years, Barun has contributed immensely to the growth of Zee News and taken the company to greater heights. We wish him the best for his future endeavour,” Zee News Managing Director Punit Goenka said.

“We welcome Alok into the Zee News family. His rich experience in the media domain would help us take Zee News to the next level of growth,” he added.

An alumnus of IIT Kanpur and IIM Bangalore, Agrawal has over 22 years of experience.

Published on September 30, 2012 12:06