Leadership guiding India’s broadcasting and digital media industry.

Office Bearers

The Board of Directors comprises senior leaders from India’s leading broadcasting and digital media organizations.
They provide strategic direction, policy guidance, and governance to advance the interests of the industry.
Kevin Vaz

President, IBDF & CEO Entertainment, JioStar

With nearly 30 years of transformational leadership in India's media & entertainment sector, Kevin Vaz brings unparalleled expertise in scaling revenue, expanding market reach, and integrating content monetization across television and OTT platforms. Re-elected as IBDF President at the 26th AGM, he champions the industry's evolution while maintaining television's vital role in India's media ecosystem.

As President of IBDF, Kevin Vaz plays a key role in guiding industry dialogue across regulation, technology, and market evolution. His leadership emphasizes stability, growth, and collective progress for broadcasters and digital platforms alike.
30+ Years Industry Experience 30+ Years Industry Experience
Media Person of Year 2025 Media Person of Year 2025
Led 50+ TV Channels Led 50+ TV Channels

Gaurav Banerjee

Vice President - IBDF (Advertising & Distribution Affairs)
MD & CEO Culver Max Entertainment Pvt. Ltd.

R. Mahesh Kumar

Vice President - IBDF (Regional Affairs)
Managing Director Sun Network

Rajat Sharma

Vice President - IBDF (Regulatory and Government Affairs)
Chairman India TV

I. Venkat

Treasurer - IBDF
Director Eenadu TV

Directors

Anil Kumar Singhvi

Director-IBDF
Business Head Zee Media Corp. Ltd.

Aroon Purie

Director - IBDF
Chairman TV Today Network

Gaurav Dwivedi

Director-IBDF
CEO Prasar Bharati

Jayant M. Mathew

Director – IBDF
Executive Editor and Director MM TV

Punit Goenka

Director - IBDF
Managing Director Zee Entertainment Enterprises Ltd

Co-opted Directors

John Brittas

Coopted Director - IBDF
MD & Chief Editor Malayalam Communications Ltd

Nachiket Pantvaidya

Coopted Director – IBDF
Authorized Representative Culver Max Entertainment Pvt. Ltd.

Sumanta Bose

Coopted Director - IBDF
Head of Cluster, Entertainment (Star Plus & Bharat, Bengali, Marathi & Gujarati) JioStar

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Member Channels
Television broadcasters across all genres and languages, representing over 400 channels nationwide in India.
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Television Viewership

Representing over 90% of India’s television viewership, IBDF members form the backbone of the TV ecosystem.

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OTT Member Platforms

Leading OTT platforms united under IBDF, representing a significant share of India’s digital streaming ecosystem.

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OTT Market Share

IBDF’s OTT members account for nearly half of India’s digital media market, reflecting strong industry influence and reach.