NEW DELHI — Avinash Pandey, CEO of ABP Network has won the “Media Person of the Year” award at the 9th edition of the International Advertising Association Leadership Awards for Excellence in Marketing, Advertising and Media. The felicitation ceremony took place on July 25 at Taj Lands End, Mumbai.
The IAA Leadership Awards are given annually to individuals who have made significant contributions to the marketing, advertising, and media industry and have helped their organizations to drive outstanding successes.
Avinash was honored for his outstanding leadership and commitment to excellence in media. He is a strong advocate for responsible journalism and has been instrumental in setting high standards for the news industry in India. He is presently serving as the Vice President of News Broadcasters & Digital Association (NBDA). He has also been a member of several committees, including Media & Entertainment Committee of FICCI and Chairmanship of the National Council on Entertainment and Media- Assocham.
Having served the ABP Group since 2005 in various roles, Avinash donned the mantle of CEO of ABP Network in January 2019. He steered the transformation of the channel from Star News to ABP News in 2012, along with the rebranding and repositioning in 2020. Additionally, he has led the charge in advancing the Indian regional languages, particularly on digital platforms.
With over 26 years of experience in the media sector, he is a true industry specialist who has made an immense contribution to people’s perception of news as his body of work was synonymous with ethical journalism. His path-breaking innovations in the media broadcasting domain have provided top-notch content that received an overwhelming response from the audiences and industry experts alike.
“Running a media business is no less complex and challenging than any other large businesses. We are lucky to see tectonic shifts in technology and media consumption habits,” said Avinash Pandey, CEO – ABP Network.
“With the change in the way media is consumed, we are on our toes all the time, not to race for the rating but to serve our audiences in a way that makes this country much better than what we inherited. It is a great honor for me to be recognized as the Media Person of the Year by IAA. This award is a recognition for the team ABP Network that I am proud of.”
Among many other honors, Avinash is also a recipient of the Business Leader of the Year – 2018 Award, The News Television CEO of the Year – 2019 Award, and enba Best CEO Award 2022.
