Subhash Chandra named Chairman Emeritus of ZEE

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Zee Entertainment Limited (ZEEL) named Subhash Chandra as Chairman Emeritus. This appointment will be effective from August 19, 2020. “Sri Subhash Chandra has tendered his resignation as the Non-Executive Director of the Company, which was reluctantly accepted by the Board of Directors. In the mentioned letter of resignation, Shri. Chandra expressed a great sense of satisfaction, having witnessed a Company which he founded 27 years ago, emerge into a global media & entertainment powerhouse. He also expressed his passion as an entrepreneur, to consistently work towards creating a better tomorrow and mentioned about his undivided attention needed for the same,” said the company.
Referred as the ‘Father of Indian Television’, Shri. Chandra’s pioneering vision has contributed immensely to the Company and the Industry at large, creating millions of jobs across the Nation. For his contributions to the Industry, Shri. Chandra was awarded the 2011 International Emmy Directorate Award at the 39th International Emmy Awards in New York. With this, he became the first Indian ever to receive a Directorate Award recognizing excellence in media outside the United States.
In recognition of the fact that Shri. Chandra founded the Company and considering his unmatched contributions, as a mark of respect, the Board requested him to act as ‘Chairman Emeritus’ with effect from August 19, 2020 and the same was accepted by Shri. Chandra. In this advisory role, his rich experience and farsightedness will help the Company immensely and his services, guidance and mentorship will be availed from time to time. This position will not carry any remuneration.”

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