TTN gets Sandeep Bharadwaj as Head of Distribution

Based in Gurgaon, Bharadwaj will lead and drive domestic subscription revenue and carriage for various channels of the Times Television Network.

Times Television Network (TTN) has appointed Sandeep Bharadwaj as head - Distribution for all platforms. In his new role, he will report to Jagdish Mulchandani, chief financial officer, TTN.

Based in Gurgaon, Bharadwaj will lead and drive domestic subscription revenue and carriage for the various channels under TTN portfolio - Times Now, ET Now, Movies Now, Romedy Now, Movies Now, Movies Now+ and Zoom.

Commeting on Bharadwaj's appointment, Mulchandani says, "With his extensive experience in Subscription Revenue and Carriage, Sandeep is a welcome addition to the dynamic, motivated team at Times Television Network. We believe that with his skill-set, he will drive commendable growth for the network."

On his new role, Bharadwaj comments, "I am extremely happy to join a media conglomerate of such repute. As the network begins a new phase of growth, I look forward to working with the highly motivated individuals at TTN to build a greater network in the industry."

Bharadwaj brings with him over two decades of experience in broadcast distribution, subscription revenue and carriage. He has joined TTN from Star India where he was working as the senior vice president and was instrumental in increasing penetration of the channels whilst meeting annual revenue and collection objectives.

Prior to joining Star, he was associated with companies like Adinos India (ONIDA), Media Pro, Star Den and IndusInd Media. Bharadwaj holds an MBA in Marketing from Pune University.