Ferzad Palia

Ferzad Palia is a seasoned media executive with extensive experience at Viacom18 Media Private Limited since November 2004, currently serving as Business Head for JioCinema. Palia has held several senior leadership roles, including Senior Executive Vice President and Head of SVOD and International Business, where significant contributions included the diversification and re-organization of the Youth & Music business. Key achievements encompass the launch of MTV Beats and the development of innovative business lines such as 'Brand Studio' and 'MTV Music Project'. Palia also played a pivotal role in establishing the company's presence in English General Entertainment and fostering global content partnerships. Prior to Viacom18, Palia held positions at CNBC-TV18 and J. Walter Thompson Worldwide, demonstrating a robust marketing background. Palia earned a Master of Business Administration in Marketing from the University of Mumbai and attended H.R. College of Commerce and Economics.