Barun Das has extensive work experience in the media industry. Barun joined Associated Broadcasting Co. Pvt Ltd (TV9) in 2019 and served as the Chief Executive Officer until June 2022 when they were appointed as the Managing Director and CEO. Prior to that, they were the Founder of Mydia100 Communications Pvt. Ltd since 2013. Barun also held leadership positions at Zee News Ltd as the CEO from 2007 to 2012, MCCS (Star News) as the Executive VP from 2006 to 2007, Astro All Asia Network as the Head of International Business Development from 2005 to 2006, and the India Today Group as the Associate Publisher of the Business Group from 2000 to 2005.
Barun Das attended the Indian Institute of Management, Calcutta from 1994 to 1997. Barun then pursued a Bachelor of Technology (B.Tech.) degree from the Indian Institute of Technology, Madras. Later on, they participated in the Gurukul Program on Leadership and Excellence at the London School of Economics and Political Science (LSE).
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Promoted by Associated Broadcasting Company Pvt Ltd (ABCL), TV9 Network is India’s No. 1 News Network known for its free and fearless brand of journalism aimed at empowering citizens. Having started operations in 2004 with TV9 Telugu, the network has since expanded its footprint in three more language differentiated markets – Kannada, Marathi and Gujarati & more recently in the Hindi Speaking Market with launch of TV9 Bharatvarsh(Hindi) which has rapidly climbed to No. 2 position in the all-important genre. The Network is presently recasting its English offering, News 9, into a web distributed channel. The Network has a strong digital presence in Telugu, Kannada, Marathi, Gujarati, Hindi & English languages. TV9 Network provides impartial, balanced and credible news to viewers across the nation that helps them make informed opinions and choices. The free and fearless journalism keep the citizen's interests at the forefront. In times of distress, the network believes that it is the duty of journalists to go the extra mile to facilitate relief and redressal. Driven by the objective of providing structured information to citizens in times of crisis, the Network’s newest Jewel in the Crown – TV9 Bharatvarsh, has scripted a turnaround never seen before in the Hindi News industry on the back of a robust content, distribution and marketing strategy. As Covid-19 started spreading its tentacles in India, TV9 Bharatvarsh rose to the occasion, disseminating clear, precise information and perspective to viewers at large, and climbing to No. 2 in just three months. The regional channels too command leadership positions in their respective markets. Under the able leadership of experienced editors, with vast network of reporters, state-of-the-art studios and the most advanced technology,the network has clearly established itself as a leader and has showcased an incredible growth story. The TV9 channels are available on all DTH & Cable networks, reaching millions of households.