Akhilesh G.

Akhilesh G. has a diverse range of work experience. Akhilesh started their career in 2001 as a Volunteer at E-Factor Entertainment (P) Ltd. Akhilesh then interned at Shoppers Stop, where they mapped consumer buying behavior and made recommendations to increase sales and engagement.

In 2005, Akhilesh joined Zee Turner Ltd as a Management Trainee and then became an Executive. Akhilesh worked there until 2007.

From 2007 to 2009, they worked at The Walt Disney Company in a Senior Executive role.

In 2009, Akhilesh joined Zee Entertainment Enterprises Limited - Americas as the EVP and Head of International Content Distribution & ZEE5 B2B. Akhilesh continues to work in this position.

Additionally, starting in 2023, they became a member of the International Academy of Television Arts & Sciences (International Emmy Awards).

Akhilesh G. completed the NAMIC Executive Leadership Program at the University of Virginia Darden School of Business from 2020 to 2021. Akhilesh also received Leadership Development Training from the Indian Institute of Management Ahmedabad in 2016, focusing on Organizational Leadership. In 2005, they obtained an MBA in Sales & Marketing from the Army Institute of Management Kolkata. Additionally, they hold multiple certifications from Harvard Business Publishing's Harvard ManageMentor program, including Strategy Execution, Project Management, Negotiating, Innovation Implementation, Finance Essentials, Decision Making, Customer Focus, Business Plan Development, Developing Employees, Change Management, and Managing Upward, all acquired between 2014 and 2015.