RC Venkateish resigns as Dish TV CEO, Jawahar Goel replaces Subhash Chandra as chairman.

RC Venkateish who was the CEO of Dish TV  has resigned after spending five years. Also the, Dish TV chairman Subhash Chandra has resigned and MD Jawahar Goel will be the new chairman.  

 

Venkateish's resignation will be effective from 31 October 2015 while Chandra’s resignation comes into effect by end of today. The Company's specific areas such as Content, Legal & Regulatory affairs shall be advised by RC. He shall also be associated with the company by representing Dish TV in the DTH association and before industry and regulatory bodies.

While RC's term, Dish Tv launched various new services including a  sub brand – ‘Zing’ for the regional market which turned profitable. He also doubled the revenues and increased the market share of Dish TV.

Goel in a press statement said: “On behalf of the Board of Directors and the entire company, I want to thank Mr. Venkateish for his outstanding work and leadership in continuing the growth and success story at Dish TV. His term as Chief Executive was marked by outstanding business performance and exemplary leadership in the challenging environment that the DTH sector operates in. Venkateish lead the company with strength, resolve and passion. Dish TV shall benefit with his continued association with it in an advisory role.”

RC added: ”I have enjoyed every moment of my stint at Dish TV and it was a great experience to lead the company for over 5 years through a highly complex business environment and to build it to it’s current position as a strong profitable leader in the DTH space in India. I look forward to seeing the company continue to build on its successful track record of executing on its plans, innovating and expanding the business and remain very confident about its future prospects. I shall continue my association with Dish for the specific projects”

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