Entertainment Network India Limited appoints Sumit Aggarwal as chief strategy and growth officer

In his new role, Sumit Aggarwal will lead the strategic vision and growth initiatives across all ENIL platforms, including radio, digital, and the company’s extensive events portfolio.

By  Storyboard18| Sep 2, 2024 12:43 PM
In his earlier tenure at ENIL, Sumit Aggarwal held multiple key roles, including Cluster Head for Gujarat, Head of Activations, and Head of Strategy and International Business.

Entertainment Network India Limited (ENIL), the company behind Radio Mirchi and Gaana, appoints Sumit Aggarwal as the chief strategy and growth officer.

In his new role, Aggarwal will lead the strategic vision and growth initiatives across all ENIL platforms, including radio, digital, and the company’s extensive events portfolio.

He brings over 20 years of diverse experience across industries such as Consumer Products, Industrial Business, Health-tech, and Media.

Before rejoining ENIL, Aggarwal served as head of strategy and data science at Viacom18 Media Pvt Ltd. In his earlier tenure at ENIL, Aggarwal held multiple key roles, including Cluster Head for Gujarat, Head of Activations, and Head of Strategy and International Business.

He holds a degree from Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) and Sloan School of Management.

On his appointment, Aggarwal said, “I am excited to join ENIL at a time when the media industry is undergoing significant transformation. I look forward to working with the talented team at ENIL to build on its legacy of innovation and to explore new avenues for growth that align with our audiences' evolving needs.”

Yatish Mehrishi, CEO at ENIL - commented on the appointment, saying, “We are thrilled to welcome Sumit back to the ENIL family. His strategic mindset and extensive experience in the media sector will be invaluable as we continue to navigate the changing dynamics of the industry and explore new growth opportunities.”

First Published onSep 2, 2024 12:43 PM

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