K Madhavan

Madhavan joined Star India in 2009 as its South Head and under him, the company built a thriving regional entertainment portfolio. Previously, he was the driving force behind Asianet’s growth in Malayalam with more than 50 per cent of the market share, serving as MD and CEO in 2000-2008.

Since 2019, he served as country manager of Star and Disney India, overseeing the company’s television and studios business in India.

Prior to his media career, he was in the banking and corporate finance sector.

Madhavan also currently serves as president of the Indian Broadcasting Foundation (IBF) and chairman of the National Committee of Media and Entertainment at CII (Confederation of Indian Industry).