Patrick Frater Asia Bureau ChiefK. Madhavan has been named president of The Walt Disney Company India and Star India, effective immediately.
The move confirms Madhavan’s rise and locks in Disney’s recent management changes in Asia.India was a key part of Disney’s reasons for acquiring 21st Century Fox, and Madhavan will have responsibility for the vast Disney, Star and Hotstar businesses and operations that span entertainment, sports and regional channels, and direct-to-consumer.In December, Disney appointed veteran executive Luke Kang as president of Asia-Pacific, ex-India.
with responsibility for operations in Australia/New Zealand, Greater China, Japan, Korea and Southeast Asia.A former investment banker, Madhavan first joined Fox’s.
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