Ashok Venkatramani quits ABP News Network

"I took this decision as I think it's time for me to do something new," is what Ashok Venkatramani says after resigning as the chief executive officer of ABP News Network. "I have had a great stint but I thought this is the right time for me to move on. It's too early to talk about my next move," he further adds.

The news business is making headlines in India as there is a sea of movements and appointments happening in the fraternity, most recent being Venkatramani.

Venkatramani joined ABP in 2008 as CEO and continued for over eight years. Before that he worked for over 19 years with Unilever. During his stint at the FMCG major he worked on the foods and personal care business in sales, marketing and general management roles. He was the vice president and business head - skincare for Unilever in India before stepping in as the CEO of ABP news network.

Atideb Sarkar who was serving the ABP group as executive director will replace Venkatramani as the CEO.