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Republic Media Network ropes in Dr. Bhaskar Das as Group President

Alongside, Vikas Khanchandani has been elveated as the Group CEO.

Republic Media Network brings in Dr. Bhaskar Das as Group President Republic Media Network and elevates Vikas Khanchandani as the Group CEO.

Republic Media Network ropes in Dr. Bhaskar Das as Group President

Dr. Bhaskar Das

In a major announcement on the eve of expansion of Republic Media Network, the network announced the induction of Dr. Bhaksar Das as Group President and elevation of Vikas Khanchandani as Group CEO RepublicMedia Network. Vikas will now assume overall responsibility of all the three network brands, Republic Television, Republic World Digital, and the upcoming Hindi News channel Republic Bharat.

Dr. Bhaskar Das was the President of Times of India Group and was the Group CEO of Zee Media Network and Executive President at Dainik Bhaskar Group.

Republic Media Network ropes in Dr. Bhaskar Das as Group President

Vikas Khanchandani

Arnab Goswami, Managing Director and Editor in Chief – Republic Media Network said “Vikas has led the channel exceptionally from the start up to expansion mode. As we get set to launch Republic Bharat, I amexcited he will along with Bhaskar Das see the next phase of growth and consolidation of our new age Media – Tech company. We are on the look-out for growth opportunities that are both scalable and sustainable. I look forward to partnering and growing withthem.”

Vikas Khanchandani said “We are very excited about Dr. Das joining forces with us to help scale the business at the Network. He is one of the most respected media professionals and our network will immenselybenefit from his knowledge and experience. His announcement comes just after one for Hersh Bhandari who joined us as the EVP – Revenue on Republic Bharat.”

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