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Gourav Rakshit steps down as chief operating officer from Viacom18
Gourav Rakshit’s next move is unknown.
Commenting on Gourav Rakshit’s departure, a Viacom18 spokesperson had said, “Gourav has played a key role in shaping Viacom18's digital agenda over the last five years. He has now decided to move on other pursuits outside the organisation. We wish him all the very best in his future endeavours.”
Gourav Rakshit, who led Viacom18, as chief operating officer has moved on from the entertainment network.
During his stint at Viacom18, Rakshit helped in shaping Viacom18’s digital agenda, stated a media report.
Rakshit, who began his career at Nestle as marketing manager went on to work across Planetasia, Infosys Consulting and People Interactive.
During his stint at People Interactive as president and chief executive officer, he realigned organisational roles and operating frameworks to support rapid long term growth and profitability.
Disney's deal with Viacom18 is expected to close this month. Disney reached a pact to sell 60 percent of its India unit to Viacom18, as reports on CNBC-TV18, quoting Wall Street Journal. The deal value is $ 3.9 billion.
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